The Tokyo Paralympic Games began on the 25th, the second day of the tournament.
IPC = International Paralympic Committee's Public Relations Director Spence held a press conference and said, "It was a very moving and powerful opening ceremony. From today, I want many people to see the competition itself."
On the 25th, one night after the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Paralympic Games, IPC's spokesman Spence said at a regular press conference, "The tournament has been postponed for one year and started from scratch. I was able to start the tournament at the opening ceremony of the content. "
Among them, about 70-year-old Yui Wai, who played the leading role in the performance of more than 70 people with disabilities who were selected by the general public and performed, "Her performance is heart-warming for many people. I grabbed it. A new star was born in Japan. "
On top of that, "About a quarter of Japanese households watched the opening ceremony on TV. It is an encouraging result and I would like to continue it in the future. I want many people to see the competition itself from today. I hope that people with disabilities around the world who see the activities of para-athletes will be confident in themselves and that people will be actively involved in a symbiotic society. "