Lausanne, 3 July 2013 -- The Tokyo 2020 team is prepared to put forward a strong case for the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games during its presentation today to the International Olympic Committee (IOC). The delegation will explain how Tokyo will bring together its expertise, creativity and technology to stage a vivid demonstration of the power and values of sport.
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