The Tokyo Paralympic Games will begin in August Realizing a comfortable society to be questioned January 3, 4:02
The Tokyo Paralympics will kick off in August. The level of interest in parasports will increase as a result of athletes with disabilities, and it will be questioned how barrier-free and other ways can contribute to the realization of a society where everyone can live.
The Tokyo Paralympic Games, the second of which has been held since 1964, will be held 13 days from August 25, 16 days after the Olympics end, and the largest number of approximately 4,400 athletes in history will have medals in 22 events and 539 events Contest.
To date, 38 athletes have been offered in eight competitions, including land, swimming, and boccia, and the selection will be in full swing in the future. At the last Rio de Janeiro tournament, Japan ended without a gold medal in the summer tournament for the first time, Japan has been strengthening with the goal of 22 gold medals, the highest ever in the Tokyo tournament, and the interest of parasports will increase with the success of players Is expected.
In addition to the barrier-free facilities at stations and public facilities that are being promoted for the Tokyo Games, “barrier-free minds” that respect each other's personality are expanding, leading to the realization of a society where everyone can live easily. Will be asked.