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"In 2011, we suffered a terrible natural disaster. Many countries have supported us and we have been able to progressively begin the process of rebuilding the affected regions. With the President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Thomas Bach, we visited Fukushima Prefecture and personally witnessed the progress of the reconstruction process, "he said.
"Our Olympic Games will be an expression of gratitude to the world for their support," said Abe. According to him, the Japanese side will spare no effort to ensure the success of the Olympic Games. In his speech, the IOC chief also highlighted Tokyo's high level of readiness for organization and infrastructure for the 2020 Games.
On Wednesday, the meeting of the ANOC General Assembly was opened in Tokyo. Approximately 1,400 representatives from 206 IOC-recognized National Olympic Committees participate.
For the first time, the 2020 Games will include baseball / softball, karate, surfing, climbing and skateboarding. The Olympic Games in Tokyo will take place from July 24 to August 9 and 33 sports will be represented. Two days before the opening ceremony, the football and softball competitions will begin.
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