Tokyo unveils 2020 Olympics logo
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| Yoshiro Mori (R), former Japanese prime minister and president of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Organizing Committee, delivers a speech during an event to unveil the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic emblems in Tokyo, Japan, July 24, 2015. (Xinhua/Stringer) |
Tokyo's Olympic committee has unveiled the official logos for the 2020 Games.
The unveiling ceremony was held yesterday at Tokyo City Hall.
John Coates, vice-president of the International Olympic Committee, attended the event and called the unveiling an historic moment.
"The unveiling of the Olympic emblem is a historic moment for every host city. This is the point on your Olympic journey when you get to share for the first time the symbol that will transmit the vision of your games to the watching world."
The logo, based on the letter "T", which stands for Tokyo, Tomorrow and Team, was designed by award-winning Japanese artist, Kenjiro Sano.
Coates sees it as a symbol of unity.
"It will be a symbol of unity, expressing the joy that we will experience when the world gathers in this great city to celebrate the games. A brand that the Japanese people can unite behind as Team Japan, and tirelessly work to deliver great games."
The ceremony was also attended by Tokyo 2020 President Yoshiro Mori and Tokyo Governor Yoichi Masuzoe.
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