Japanese Youth Mark 2,020 Days to Tokyo Olympics

(ATR) Millennials in Japan are counting down the days until the country hosts the Olympic Games.

Tokyo 2020 marked 2,020 days until the Olympics open in Japan.The occasion coincided with Coming of Age Day, a Japanese public holiday celebrating those who have reached the age of majority in the past year.

Seven hundred Olympians, athletes, and 20-year olds celebrated by forming a giant 2020 in front of the Tokyo 2020 headquarters.

Some notable attendees included gymnast Akiho Sato, para-cyclist Miho Fujii, and swimmers Akihiro Yamaguchi, Daiya Seto, and Kosuke Hagino.

"It is a fantastic coincidence that this milestone happens to be on Coming of Age Day in Japan," Tokyo 2020 sports director Koji Murofushi was quoted as saying in a Tokyo 2020 release.

"2020 days to go to Tokyo 2020 celebrated with 20-year-olds; that is a lot of young adults representing a wealth of hopes, dreams and expectations towards the Games."

"Tokyo 2020 is about inspiring young people through sport, and today we were delighted to have the opportunity to broaden the network of young people eagerly looking forward to the Opening Ceremony in 2020 days’ time," he concluded.

Written by Andrew Murrell

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