WD96 Posted August 8, 2021 Report Posted August 8, 2021 With the Olympics are underway, we are looking towards the Paralympics with the opening ceremony as a starter. Quote
WD96 Posted August 8, 2021 Author Report Posted August 8, 2021 Aw f**k dammit! I typed "closing" by mistake. Quote
WD96 Posted September 3, 2021 Author Report Posted September 3, 2021 It's almost over! This Sunday will be the end of not only the Paralympics but of Tokyo 2020 as a whole. Tokyo 2020 will be remembered as the games that had obstacles but managed to sacrifice itself into being held during a difficult time. Arigato Tokyo and Japan, for the past months hosting the most bravest games ever in Olympic and Paralympic history. I hope in the next 4 or 5 years, MIKIKO's ceremony plans will be reality in the 5th anniversary of the games. To Paris and France hosting Paris 2024: Bonne chance, sois courageux et meilleurs vœux. Il est maintenant temps pour vous d'organiser les Jeux olympiques et paralympiques d'été en 2024, allez-y et gagnez! Quote
BigVic Posted September 3, 2021 Report Posted September 3, 2021 The end of Tokyo 2020! What a 6 weeks of sport to remember. Cannot believe it's all over this Sunday with the Paralympic Games Closing Ceremony. Quote
BigVic Posted September 3, 2021 Report Posted September 3, 2021 Here is to Beijing 2022, Paris 2024, Milano-Cortina 2026, LA 2028 and Brisbane 2032 Quote
PikyoK Posted September 4, 2021 Report Posted September 4, 2021 Tokyo 2020 You shall be honoured as the games that never gave up! Tokyo and Japan shall forever be grateful Arigato soshite Sayonara! 2022 Běijīng jiàn A bientôt à Paris 2024 2 Quote
Chris_Mex Posted September 4, 2021 Report Posted September 4, 2021 8 minutes ago, PikyoK said: Tokyo 2020 You shall be honoured as the games that never gave up! Tokyo and Japan shall forever be grateful Arigato soshite Sayonara! 2022 Běijīng jiàn A bientôt à Paris 2024 Wow this post made me a bit nostalgic, I remember 8 years ago in Buenos Aires how Tokyo 2020 was still a fantasy, 1 year after london 2012 and 3 years before rio 2016. Suddenly those 3 years passed by and tokyo was presenting itself to the world with Shinzo Abe dressed as Mario. Another 3 years passed by, we learned more about mascots, the logo, some stadiums started being ready, and then a 5 months countdown became a 1 year countdown. Some issues went on in the organizing commitee, but with all that uncetainity, a bit more than a month ago, the opening ceremony started and that flame which waited 8 years to be lit was finally at the top of mount fuji. Now we are here days before Tokyo games comes to the end, and the paralympic flame comes to an end. So yeah I believe tokyo olympics started writing its story from the moment it was revealed as the host city. Arigato Japan, lets hope the olympic movement gave japanese youth inspiration and overall give hope to a country that always rise up from disasters, and hopefully will rise again soon and open to the world the way the always have wanted 2 Quote
Palette86 Posted September 5, 2021 Report Posted September 5, 2021 Flame color will be purple. 1 Quote
Palette86 Posted September 5, 2021 Report Posted September 5, 2021 https://the-japan-news.com/news/article/0007738686 1 Quote
BigVic Posted September 5, 2021 Report Posted September 5, 2021 The winners of the Marathons today don't get presented their medals at the Closing Ceremony Quote
AustralianFan Posted September 5, 2021 Report Posted September 5, 2021 5 hours ago, Palette86 said: https://the-japan-news.com/news/article/0007738686 Thanks Pallette86, great story Purple cauldron flame tonight at the Paralympics Closing Ceremony Quote
JMarkSnow2012 Posted September 5, 2021 Report Posted September 5, 2021 7 hours ago, Palette86 said: Flame color will be purple. Not yet though (UK Channel 4 just went live to the stadium) Quote
PikyoK Posted September 5, 2021 Report Posted September 5, 2021 Coverage has started in Australia 7 minutes ago. Quote
Palette86 Posted September 5, 2021 Report Posted September 5, 2021 Last day of Tokyo 2020.15 minutes to go. Cloudy and cool Tokyo now. Quote
AustralianFan Posted September 5, 2021 Report Posted September 5, 2021 6 minutes ago, Palette86 said: Last day of Tokyo 2020.15 minutes to go. Cloudy and cool Tokyo now. You should be so proud. What a magnificent Tokyo 2020 both the Olympics and Parlympics it has been. Lifetime memories for the toughness and resilience of Tokyo 2020 and the Japanese people. 2 1 Quote
JMarkSnow2012 Posted September 5, 2021 Report Posted September 5, 2021 Today I will mostly be watching the audio-described version on 4Seven Quote
JMarkSnow2012 Posted September 5, 2021 Report Posted September 5, 2021 Uh-oh. Did I just break GamesBids? Quote
zigzag Posted September 5, 2021 Report Posted September 5, 2021 Felt like this is the most crowded segment among the 4 ceremonies, can anyone correct me on that? Quote
JMarkSnow2012 Posted September 5, 2021 Report Posted September 5, 2021 1 minute ago, zigzag said: Felt like this is the most crowded segment among the 4 ceremonies, can anyone correct me on that? Tricky- it's a very restricted performance space Quote
JMarkSnow2012 Posted September 5, 2021 Report Posted September 5, 2021 Japan in 2021 is able to include gold medallists among its flag bearers. Quote
Scotguy II Posted September 5, 2021 Report Posted September 5, 2021 NZ TV is yet again showing ads but not showing what it is missing - so i won't be sticking with this. Shame on them. Quote
AustralianFan Posted September 5, 2021 Report Posted September 5, 2021 3 minutes ago, JMarkSnow2012 said: Tricky- it's a very restricted performance space Yes true - kinda makes it more intimate and inclusive Quote
AustralianFan Posted September 5, 2021 Report Posted September 5, 2021 Moving moment …. Japanese flag raising Quote
JMarkSnow2012 Posted September 5, 2021 Report Posted September 5, 2021 2 minutes ago, Scotguy II said: NZ TV is yet again showing ads but not showing what it is missing - so i won't be sticking with this. Shame on them. Sounds like you missed the flag-bearers. Flag now raised and national anthem sung. 1 Quote
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