Preparing for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games
Let’s Cheer Together for Three Events!

Among the events of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Shinagawa City will be cheering hardest for field hockey and beach volleyball, because both are set to take place in Shinagawa City. Shinagawa City is also supporting a Paralympic event—football 5-a-side (blind football). The Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games will be here in late July. Let’s stir up some excitement together!

Inquiries: Olympic and Paralympic Games Preparation Section
(Tel: 03-5742-9109, Fax: 03-5742-6585)

Field Hockey

Venue: Shinagawa City Dates : Saturday, July 25 to Friday, August 7 Location :Oi Hockey Stadium, Oi Central Seaside Park (4-1 Yashio) Twelve men’s teams and twelve women’s teams are set to compete in the Olympic field hockey event. Each side consists of a goalkeeper and ten field players, and they play on a field a bit smaller than a soccer field. The players use sticks, and when they shoot the ball can travel at speeds of 150 kilometers per hour or even faster. The tactics that unfold in front of the goals are especially thrilling.

Beach Volleyball

Venue: Shinagawa City Dates : Saturday, July 25 to Saturday, August 8 Location :Shiokaze Park (1 Higashi-Yashio) Twenty-four men’s teams and an equal number of women’s teams are scheduled to compete in beach volleyball. Teams of two play on courts slightly smaller than those for indoor volleyball with nets anchored in the sand. Since the court environment changes due to the direction of the wind and sunlight, the players must alter their strategies according to the elements, which is fascinating.

Football 5-a-side (blind football)

Dates : Sunday, August 30 to Saturday, September 5 Location :Aomi Urban Sports Park (1 Aomi, Koto City) Teams of five players play on a court about the same size as those used for futsal. They use a special ball that makes sound when it rolls. The players rely on others saying “voy (I go)” when they come close to a player kicking the ball, as well as the voices of the goalkeeper and guides. The games are speedy and thrilling.

Through the host town program, local towns in Japan have exchanges with countries participating in the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games through sports, culture and economic activities designed to revitalize their local communities. Shinagawa City will be supporting the Republic of Colombia, hosting the nation’s pre-camp sites for boccia and Para powerlifting as well as organizing for friendly exchange activities between Colombian teams and children and people of the community to make our cordial ties stronger.

Learn More about Colombia Colombia is located in South America, and the equator passes through its land. The country has various natural environments, including tropical rain forests and mountains, and the climate varies depending on the region. Colombia’s beautiful natural scenery and many World Heritage Sites are highlights. Shinagawa City has a close relationship with Colombia since the country’s embassy is here. Area of land : 1,139,000 km2 (about 3 times the size of Japan) Capital : Bogotá Languages : Spanish Population : 49,650,000 (statistics from the World Bank, 2018) The shoreline of San Andrés Bogotá City ⓒJulian Santacruz Reference: Ministry of Foreign Affairs website Photo provided: PROCOLOMBIA