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Tokyo 1964
52 years since the Toyko 1964 Paralympic Games and only 4 years to go until the Tokyo 2020 Games!
International Paralympic Committee's vision is to make for an inclusive world through Para sport. Our mission is to lead the Paralympic Movement, oversee the delivery of the Paralympic Games and support members to enable Para athletes to achieve sporting excellence.
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published: 08 Nov 2016
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Highlights from Tokyo 1964 Paralympic Games
SPORTS Wheelchair racing, in the form of a 60m race for men and women, was added to the slate of competition in 1964, which included a total of nine different sports. Archery IPC Athletics Dartchery Snooker IPC Swimming Table tennis Weightlifting Wheelchair basketball Wheelchair fencing OPENING CEREMONY The Opening Ceremony was held at the Oda Field located within the Olympic village, as nearly 5,000 spectators looked on. The patrons of the Games, His Imperial Highness Prince Akihito and Princess Michiko, were in attendance. MEDALS USA dominated the medal standings, taking home a total of 123 medals – 50 of them gold. Great Britain finished in second, followed by Italy, Australia and Rhodesia. OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCES Zimbabwe’s Margaret Harriman (archery), France’s Serge Bec (fencing) and...
published: 08 Nov 2014
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1964 Summer Paralympics
he 1964 Summer Paralympics (第二回パラリンピック夏季競技大会, Dai Ni-kai Pararinpikku Kyōgi Taikai), originally known as the 13th International Stoke Mandeville Games and also known as Paralympic Tokyo 1964, were the second Paralympic Games to be held. They were held in Tokyo, Japan, and were the last Summer Paralympics to take place in the same city as the Summer Olympics until the 1988 Summer Paralympics.
The 1964 Games, although still formally an edition of the International Stoke Mandeville Games, were the first to use the term "Paralympic" in association with the event; the term "Paralympic Games" was approved by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) first in 1984, while the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) was formed in 1989.
In contrast with the 1960 Games, many events had more than t...
published: 14 Sep 2020
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Tokyo 1964 to Tokyo 2020 | The Paralympics Return to Japan's Capital! | Paralympic Games
Tokyo, Japan will once again host the Paralympic Games in 2021 (Games rescheduled from 2020 after the COVID-19 pandemic). The first time it hosted the Paralympic Games was in 1964. Here you can see just how much the Paralympic Games have progressed and how the Movement has developed since then.
The International Paralympic Committee's vision is to make for an inclusive world through Para sport. Our mission is to lead the Paralympic Movement, oversee the delivery of the Paralympic Games and support members to enable Para athletes to achieve sporting excellence.
SUBSCRIBE for more great Paralympic content ▶ https://www.youtube.com/c/paralympics
More information about the Paralympics can be found on the Paralympic website ▶ https://www.paralympic.org/
Like and follow the Paralympic...
published: 08 Nov 2020
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Transport and Accessibility at Tokyo 1964 Paralympic Games
Although Tokyo boasts one of the best transport systems in the world, what many people do not know is that much of it was built for the city staging the 1964 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
A system built 50 years ago, today still carries 26 million people safely and punctually every day and is the envy of many cities around the globe.
Back in 1964 when athletes arrived in Tokyo they were greeted by one of the most advanced and hi-tech transport systems ever created, a far cry from the arduous journey many had faced just to reach Tokyo.
published: 10 Nov 2014
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On This Day: 8 November 1964
With 1000 days to go until the next summer Paralympic Games, Tokyo 2020 looks back at this day in history when the opening ceremony for the 1964 Paralympic Games began.
International Paralympic Committee's vision is to make for an inclusive world through Para sport. Our mission is to lead the Paralympic Movement, oversee the delivery of the Paralympic Games and support members to enable Para athletes to achieve sporting excellence.
SUBSCRIBE for more great Paralympic content ▶ https://www.youtube.com/c/paralympics
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Facebook ▶ https://www.facebook.com/paralympics
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published: 08 Nov 2017
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Opening and Closing Ceremonies of Tokyo 1964 Paralympic Games
Under the banner of ‘The World United in One’, Tokyo 1964 opened under
the watchful eyes of the Crown Prince and Princess Michiko, the
Japanese Minister of Welfare, the Governor of Tokyo and the founding
father of the Paralympic Movement, Sir Ludwig Guttmann. The gathered
dignitaries watched the athletes’ parade, lead into the Oda Field
within the Olympic Village by Japanese Marching Girls. The youngsters
carried drums on which they sounded-out a beat for the leaders of the
procession. Charlie Atkinson, accompanied by a British ex-guardsmen and
two Japanese athletes, marched whilst carrying the banner of the Stoke
Mandeville Games. Hundreds of people watched as speeches were delivered
by the Crown Prince and other representatives. Guttmann made a gesture
of the gratitude of the Paralympic ...
published: 08 Nov 2014
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1964 Tokyo Paralympic Games Footage
Footage of the 1964 Tokyo Paralympic Games which was attended by Crown Prince Akihito, Princess Michiko and Professor Guttmann
published: 23 Aug 2019
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Looking back at the Tokyo 1964 Olympics
In October 1964, Japan became the first Asian nation to host an Olympics, showing off its growing technical prowess and returning to global society less than 20 years after a crushing World War Two defeat left Tokyo in ruins.
We take a look back at the highlights of Tokyo's 1964 Olympics.
Japan was the first Asian nation to host an Olympics.
The 1964 Summer Games in Tokyo featured: 5151 athletes, 93 countries, 163 events and drew in 270,000 foreigners.
It was the last occasion that hand timing by stopwatch was used for official timing.
South Africa was barred for the first time due to its apartheid system in sports. However, the country was allowed to compete in Tokyo's 1964 Paralympics.
Tokyo is due to host the 2020 Olympics, which would make it the first Asian city and countr...
published: 23 Mar 2020
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What's in our Paralympic collection? Tokyo 1964 Ceremonies programme
Vicky Hope Walker talks about the Ceremonies programme from the Tokyo 1960 Paralympic Games which featured both the opening and closing ceremonies.
published: 05 Aug 2020
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Tokyo 1964
52 years since the Toyko 1964 Paralympic Games and only 4 years to go until the Tokyo 2020 Games!
International Paralympic Committee's vision is to make for an...
52 years since the Toyko 1964 Paralympic Games and only 4 years to go until the Tokyo 2020 Games!
International Paralympic Committee's vision is to make for an inclusive world through Para sport. Our mission is to lead the Paralympic Movement, oversee the delivery of the Paralympic Games and support members to enable Para athletes to achieve sporting excellence.
SUBSCRIBE for more great Paralympic content ▶ https://www.youtube.com/c/paralympics
More information about the Paralympics can be found on the Paralympic website ▶ https://www.paralympic.org/
Like and follow the Paralympic Games @Paralympics
Facebook ▶ https://www.facebook.com/paralympics
Twitter ▶ https://twitter.com/Paralympics
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#Paralympics
LICENSE Paralympic footage via IMG REPLAY ▶ https://bit.ly/34Vls03
https://wn.com/Tokyo_1964
52 years since the Toyko 1964 Paralympic Games and only 4 years to go until the Tokyo 2020 Games!
International Paralympic Committee's vision is to make for an inclusive world through Para sport. Our mission is to lead the Paralympic Movement, oversee the delivery of the Paralympic Games and support members to enable Para athletes to achieve sporting excellence.
SUBSCRIBE for more great Paralympic content ▶ https://www.youtube.com/c/paralympics
More information about the Paralympics can be found on the Paralympic website ▶ https://www.paralympic.org/
Like and follow the Paralympic Games @Paralympics
Facebook ▶ https://www.facebook.com/paralympics
Twitter ▶ https://twitter.com/Paralympics
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#Paralympics
LICENSE Paralympic footage via IMG REPLAY ▶ https://bit.ly/34Vls03
- published: 08 Nov 2016
- views: 4066
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Highlights from Tokyo 1964 Paralympic Games
SPORTS Wheelchair racing, in the form of a 60m race for men and women, was added to the slate of competition in 1964, which included a total of nine different s...
SPORTS Wheelchair racing, in the form of a 60m race for men and women, was added to the slate of competition in 1964, which included a total of nine different sports. Archery IPC Athletics Dartchery Snooker IPC Swimming Table tennis Weightlifting Wheelchair basketball Wheelchair fencing OPENING CEREMONY The Opening Ceremony was held at the Oda Field located within the Olympic village, as nearly 5,000 spectators looked on. The patrons of the Games, His Imperial Highness Prince Akihito and Princess Michiko, were in attendance. MEDALS USA dominated the medal standings, taking home a total of 123 medals – 50 of them gold. Great Britain finished in second, followed by Italy, Australia and Rhodesia. OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCES Zimbabwe’s Margaret Harriman (archery), France’s Serge Bec (fencing) and Great Britain’s Dick Thompson, USA’s Ron Stein and South Africa’s Daniel Erasmus (athletics) highlighted the Games with their stellar performances. ATTENDANCE AND COVERAGE The local and national press, both radio and television, responded with intense coverage after the Organising Committee’s earlier worries that it might be difficult to create media interest because of the focus on the Olympic Games. CLOSING CEREMONY A capacity crowd of 5,000 cheered on the competitors at the Closing Ceremony on 12 November in the National Gymnasium. In attendance were the Crown Prince and Princess, Sir Guttmann, the representative of the Prime Minister of Japan, the Minister of Health and the Governor of Tokyo.
https://wn.com/Highlights_From_Tokyo_1964_Paralympic_Games
SPORTS Wheelchair racing, in the form of a 60m race for men and women, was added to the slate of competition in 1964, which included a total of nine different sports. Archery IPC Athletics Dartchery Snooker IPC Swimming Table tennis Weightlifting Wheelchair basketball Wheelchair fencing OPENING CEREMONY The Opening Ceremony was held at the Oda Field located within the Olympic village, as nearly 5,000 spectators looked on. The patrons of the Games, His Imperial Highness Prince Akihito and Princess Michiko, were in attendance. MEDALS USA dominated the medal standings, taking home a total of 123 medals – 50 of them gold. Great Britain finished in second, followed by Italy, Australia and Rhodesia. OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCES Zimbabwe’s Margaret Harriman (archery), France’s Serge Bec (fencing) and Great Britain’s Dick Thompson, USA’s Ron Stein and South Africa’s Daniel Erasmus (athletics) highlighted the Games with their stellar performances. ATTENDANCE AND COVERAGE The local and national press, both radio and television, responded with intense coverage after the Organising Committee’s earlier worries that it might be difficult to create media interest because of the focus on the Olympic Games. CLOSING CEREMONY A capacity crowd of 5,000 cheered on the competitors at the Closing Ceremony on 12 November in the National Gymnasium. In attendance were the Crown Prince and Princess, Sir Guttmann, the representative of the Prime Minister of Japan, the Minister of Health and the Governor of Tokyo.
- published: 08 Nov 2014
- views: 8966
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1964 Summer Paralympics
he 1964 Summer Paralympics (第二回パラリンピック夏季競技大会, Dai Ni-kai Pararinpikku Kyōgi Taikai), originally known as the 13th International Stoke Mandeville Games and also ...
he 1964 Summer Paralympics (第二回パラリンピック夏季競技大会, Dai Ni-kai Pararinpikku Kyōgi Taikai), originally known as the 13th International Stoke Mandeville Games and also known as Paralympic Tokyo 1964, were the second Paralympic Games to be held. They were held in Tokyo, Japan, and were the last Summer Paralympics to take place in the same city as the Summer Olympics until the 1988 Summer Paralympics.
The 1964 Games, although still formally an edition of the International Stoke Mandeville Games, were the first to use the term "Paralympic" in association with the event; the term "Paralympic Games" was approved by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) first in 1984, while the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) was formed in 1989.
In contrast with the 1960 Games, many events had more than three participants, meaning that athletes were no longer guaranteed a medal upon completing their event.
II Paralympic Games
Host city Tokyo, Japan
Nations 21
Athletes 375
Events 144 in 9 sports
Opening 8 November
Closing 12 November
Opened by Yoshiaki Kasai
Stadium Oda Field
**Thank You**
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https://wn.com/1964_Summer_Paralympics
he 1964 Summer Paralympics (第二回パラリンピック夏季競技大会, Dai Ni-kai Pararinpikku Kyōgi Taikai), originally known as the 13th International Stoke Mandeville Games and also known as Paralympic Tokyo 1964, were the second Paralympic Games to be held. They were held in Tokyo, Japan, and were the last Summer Paralympics to take place in the same city as the Summer Olympics until the 1988 Summer Paralympics.
The 1964 Games, although still formally an edition of the International Stoke Mandeville Games, were the first to use the term "Paralympic" in association with the event; the term "Paralympic Games" was approved by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) first in 1984, while the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) was formed in 1989.
In contrast with the 1960 Games, many events had more than three participants, meaning that athletes were no longer guaranteed a medal upon completing their event.
II Paralympic Games
Host city Tokyo, Japan
Nations 21
Athletes 375
Events 144 in 9 sports
Opening 8 November
Closing 12 November
Opened by Yoshiaki Kasai
Stadium Oda Field
**Thank You**
Source : wikipedia.org
Music: Natural-Endless Love
Image : pixabay.com
- published: 14 Sep 2020
- views: 158
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Tokyo 1964 to Tokyo 2020 | The Paralympics Return to Japan's Capital! | Paralympic Games
Tokyo, Japan will once again host the Paralympic Games in 2021 (Games rescheduled from 2020 after the COVID-19 pandemic). The first time it hosted the Paralympi...
Tokyo, Japan will once again host the Paralympic Games in 2021 (Games rescheduled from 2020 after the COVID-19 pandemic). The first time it hosted the Paralympic Games was in 1964. Here you can see just how much the Paralympic Games have progressed and how the Movement has developed since then.
The International Paralympic Committee's vision is to make for an inclusive world through Para sport. Our mission is to lead the Paralympic Movement, oversee the delivery of the Paralympic Games and support members to enable Para athletes to achieve sporting excellence.
SUBSCRIBE for more great Paralympic content ▶ https://www.youtube.com/c/paralympics
More information about the Paralympics can be found on the Paralympic website ▶ https://www.paralympic.org/
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Facebook ▶ https://www.facebook.com/paralympics
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https://wn.com/Tokyo_1964_To_Tokyo_2020_|_The_Paralympics_Return_To_Japan's_Capital_|_Paralympic_Games
Tokyo, Japan will once again host the Paralympic Games in 2021 (Games rescheduled from 2020 after the COVID-19 pandemic). The first time it hosted the Paralympic Games was in 1964. Here you can see just how much the Paralympic Games have progressed and how the Movement has developed since then.
The International Paralympic Committee's vision is to make for an inclusive world through Para sport. Our mission is to lead the Paralympic Movement, oversee the delivery of the Paralympic Games and support members to enable Para athletes to achieve sporting excellence.
SUBSCRIBE for more great Paralympic content ▶ https://www.youtube.com/c/paralympics
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Facebook ▶ https://www.facebook.com/paralympics
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#Paralympics #ChangeStartsWithSport #Tokyo2020
LICENSE Paralympic footage via IMG REPLAY ▶ https://bit.ly/34Vls03
- published: 08 Nov 2020
- views: 2000
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Transport and Accessibility at Tokyo 1964 Paralympic Games
Although Tokyo boasts one of the best transport systems in the world, what many people do not know is that much of it was built for the city staging the 1964 Ol...
Although Tokyo boasts one of the best transport systems in the world, what many people do not know is that much of it was built for the city staging the 1964 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
A system built 50 years ago, today still carries 26 million people safely and punctually every day and is the envy of many cities around the globe.
Back in 1964 when athletes arrived in Tokyo they were greeted by one of the most advanced and hi-tech transport systems ever created, a far cry from the arduous journey many had faced just to reach Tokyo.
https://wn.com/Transport_And_Accessibility_At_Tokyo_1964_Paralympic_Games
Although Tokyo boasts one of the best transport systems in the world, what many people do not know is that much of it was built for the city staging the 1964 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
A system built 50 years ago, today still carries 26 million people safely and punctually every day and is the envy of many cities around the globe.
Back in 1964 when athletes arrived in Tokyo they were greeted by one of the most advanced and hi-tech transport systems ever created, a far cry from the arduous journey many had faced just to reach Tokyo.
- published: 10 Nov 2014
- views: 1432
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On This Day: 8 November 1964
With 1000 days to go until the next summer Paralympic Games, Tokyo 2020 looks back at this day in history when the opening ceremony for the 1964 Paralympic Game...
With 1000 days to go until the next summer Paralympic Games, Tokyo 2020 looks back at this day in history when the opening ceremony for the 1964 Paralympic Games began.
International Paralympic Committee's vision is to make for an inclusive world through Para sport. Our mission is to lead the Paralympic Movement, oversee the delivery of the Paralympic Games and support members to enable Para athletes to achieve sporting excellence.
SUBSCRIBE for more great Paralympic content ▶ https://www.youtube.com/c/paralympics
More information about the Paralympics can be found on the Paralympic website ▶ https://www.paralympic.org/
Like and follow the Paralympic Games @Paralympics
Facebook ▶ https://www.facebook.com/paralympics
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#Paralympics
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https://wn.com/On_This_Day_8_November_1964
With 1000 days to go until the next summer Paralympic Games, Tokyo 2020 looks back at this day in history when the opening ceremony for the 1964 Paralympic Games began.
International Paralympic Committee's vision is to make for an inclusive world through Para sport. Our mission is to lead the Paralympic Movement, oversee the delivery of the Paralympic Games and support members to enable Para athletes to achieve sporting excellence.
SUBSCRIBE for more great Paralympic content ▶ https://www.youtube.com/c/paralympics
More information about the Paralympics can be found on the Paralympic website ▶ https://www.paralympic.org/
Like and follow the Paralympic Games @Paralympics
Facebook ▶ https://www.facebook.com/paralympics
Twitter ▶ https://twitter.com/Paralympics
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#Paralympics
LICENSE Paralympic footage via IMG REPLAY ▶ https://bit.ly/34Vls03
- published: 08 Nov 2017
- views: 2247
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Opening and Closing Ceremonies of Tokyo 1964 Paralympic Games
Under the banner of ‘The World United in One’, Tokyo 1964 opened under
the watchful eyes of the Crown Prince and Princess Michiko, the
Japanese Minister of Welf...
Under the banner of ‘The World United in One’, Tokyo 1964 opened under
the watchful eyes of the Crown Prince and Princess Michiko, the
Japanese Minister of Welfare, the Governor of Tokyo and the founding
father of the Paralympic Movement, Sir Ludwig Guttmann. The gathered
dignitaries watched the athletes’ parade, lead into the Oda Field
within the Olympic Village by Japanese Marching Girls. The youngsters
carried drums on which they sounded-out a beat for the leaders of the
procession. Charlie Atkinson, accompanied by a British ex-guardsmen and
two Japanese athletes, marched whilst carrying the banner of the Stoke
Mandeville Games. Hundreds of people watched as speeches were delivered
by the Crown Prince and other representatives. Guttmann made a gesture
of the gratitude of the Paralympic Movement by presenting medals to the
Crown Prince, the Minister of Welfare, the Governor of Tokyo and Mr.
Kasai, Chairperson of the Organising Committee. In his speech, Guttmann
said “I hope most sincerely that the 1964 International Stoke
Mandeville Games […] will go down in history as another milestone in
the development of sport for the disabled and one of humanity’s finest
achievements.” The oath was taken by a Japanese athlete who pledged his
commitment to the three ideals of the Games - friendship, unity and
sportsmanship. Marking the climax of the Opening Ceremony, hundreds of
doves were released into the autumn sky to symbolise peace and the
freedom and beauty of movement. Finally, the teams were greeted and
inspected by the Crown Prince and Princess accompanied by Guttmann and
Mr. Kasai, before members of the national Self Defence Force performed
a colourful display of fencing. Holding up a mirror to the past The
Closing Ceremony of Tokyo 1964 was held in the great indoor gymnasium,
again under the patronage of the Crown Prince and Princess. The venue
was packed with a capacity crowd of 5,000, with many having to stand
just to catch a glimpse of the ceremony. The athletes and teams,
dressed in their official uniforms, were escorted by the same Japanese
Defence Force, this time bearing the national flag of each country. The
Crown Princess presented a variety of trophies and was followed by
speeches by Guttmann, a representative of the Prime Minister of Japan,
the Minister of Health and the Governor of Tokyo. Everybody present
collectively sang Auld Lang Syne and as the sound of thousands of
people joining together rang-out, the atmosphere was unforgettable and
truly celebratory. In a mark of the gravity and impact of the Games,
young Japanese students and children clamoured to catch the hats of the
athletes and participants who were moved to toss them into the
gathering crowds. “Not much of a Closing Ceremony,” remembered Walton.
“But in my experience, most closings seem to be a party, which that one
was as well, but no real Closing Ceremony.”
https://wn.com/Opening_And_Closing_Ceremonies_Of_Tokyo_1964_Paralympic_Games
Under the banner of ‘The World United in One’, Tokyo 1964 opened under
the watchful eyes of the Crown Prince and Princess Michiko, the
Japanese Minister of Welfare, the Governor of Tokyo and the founding
father of the Paralympic Movement, Sir Ludwig Guttmann. The gathered
dignitaries watched the athletes’ parade, lead into the Oda Field
within the Olympic Village by Japanese Marching Girls. The youngsters
carried drums on which they sounded-out a beat for the leaders of the
procession. Charlie Atkinson, accompanied by a British ex-guardsmen and
two Japanese athletes, marched whilst carrying the banner of the Stoke
Mandeville Games. Hundreds of people watched as speeches were delivered
by the Crown Prince and other representatives. Guttmann made a gesture
of the gratitude of the Paralympic Movement by presenting medals to the
Crown Prince, the Minister of Welfare, the Governor of Tokyo and Mr.
Kasai, Chairperson of the Organising Committee. In his speech, Guttmann
said “I hope most sincerely that the 1964 International Stoke
Mandeville Games […] will go down in history as another milestone in
the development of sport for the disabled and one of humanity’s finest
achievements.” The oath was taken by a Japanese athlete who pledged his
commitment to the three ideals of the Games - friendship, unity and
sportsmanship. Marking the climax of the Opening Ceremony, hundreds of
doves were released into the autumn sky to symbolise peace and the
freedom and beauty of movement. Finally, the teams were greeted and
inspected by the Crown Prince and Princess accompanied by Guttmann and
Mr. Kasai, before members of the national Self Defence Force performed
a colourful display of fencing. Holding up a mirror to the past The
Closing Ceremony of Tokyo 1964 was held in the great indoor gymnasium,
again under the patronage of the Crown Prince and Princess. The venue
was packed with a capacity crowd of 5,000, with many having to stand
just to catch a glimpse of the ceremony. The athletes and teams,
dressed in their official uniforms, were escorted by the same Japanese
Defence Force, this time bearing the national flag of each country. The
Crown Princess presented a variety of trophies and was followed by
speeches by Guttmann, a representative of the Prime Minister of Japan,
the Minister of Health and the Governor of Tokyo. Everybody present
collectively sang Auld Lang Syne and as the sound of thousands of
people joining together rang-out, the atmosphere was unforgettable and
truly celebratory. In a mark of the gravity and impact of the Games,
young Japanese students and children clamoured to catch the hats of the
athletes and participants who were moved to toss them into the
gathering crowds. “Not much of a Closing Ceremony,” remembered Walton.
“But in my experience, most closings seem to be a party, which that one
was as well, but no real Closing Ceremony.”
- published: 08 Nov 2014
- views: 5409
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1964 Tokyo Paralympic Games Footage
Footage of the 1964 Tokyo Paralympic Games which was attended by Crown Prince Akihito, Princess Michiko and Professor Guttmann
Footage of the 1964 Tokyo Paralympic Games which was attended by Crown Prince Akihito, Princess Michiko and Professor Guttmann
https://wn.com/1964_Tokyo_Paralympic_Games_Footage
Footage of the 1964 Tokyo Paralympic Games which was attended by Crown Prince Akihito, Princess Michiko and Professor Guttmann
- published: 23 Aug 2019
- views: 265
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Looking back at the Tokyo 1964 Olympics
In October 1964, Japan became the first Asian nation to host an Olympics, showing off its growing technical prowess and returning to global society less than 20...
In October 1964, Japan became the first Asian nation to host an Olympics, showing off its growing technical prowess and returning to global society less than 20 years after a crushing World War Two defeat left Tokyo in ruins.
We take a look back at the highlights of Tokyo's 1964 Olympics.
Japan was the first Asian nation to host an Olympics.
The 1964 Summer Games in Tokyo featured: 5151 athletes, 93 countries, 163 events and drew in 270,000 foreigners.
It was the last occasion that hand timing by stopwatch was used for official timing.
South Africa was barred for the first time due to its apartheid system in sports. However, the country was allowed to compete in Tokyo's 1964 Paralympics.
Tokyo is due to host the 2020 Olympics, which would make it the first Asian city and country to host the Summer Olympics twice
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In October 1964, Japan became the first Asian nation to host an Olympics, showing off its growing technical prowess and returning to global society less than 20 years after a crushing World War Two defeat left Tokyo in ruins.
We take a look back at the highlights of Tokyo's 1964 Olympics.
Japan was the first Asian nation to host an Olympics.
The 1964 Summer Games in Tokyo featured: 5151 athletes, 93 countries, 163 events and drew in 270,000 foreigners.
It was the last occasion that hand timing by stopwatch was used for official timing.
South Africa was barred for the first time due to its apartheid system in sports. However, the country was allowed to compete in Tokyo's 1964 Paralympics.
Tokyo is due to host the 2020 Olympics, which would make it the first Asian city and country to host the Summer Olympics twice
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- published: 23 Mar 2020
- views: 828
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What's in our Paralympic collection? Tokyo 1964 Ceremonies programme
Vicky Hope Walker talks about the Ceremonies programme from the Tokyo 1960 Paralympic Games which featured both the opening and closing ceremonies.
Vicky Hope Walker talks about the Ceremonies programme from the Tokyo 1960 Paralympic Games which featured both the opening and closing ceremonies.
https://wn.com/What's_In_Our_Paralympic_Collection_Tokyo_1964_Ceremonies_Programme
Vicky Hope Walker talks about the Ceremonies programme from the Tokyo 1960 Paralympic Games which featured both the opening and closing ceremonies.
- published: 05 Aug 2020
- views: 26