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Playbooks published to deliver safe and successful Tokyo 2020
The Playbooks are the official, centralised source of information for the Olympic and Paralympic Games stakeholders, and the first versions will be updated with more details over the coming months

IPC statement on Tokyo 2020 speculation
'The IPC, IOC, Tokyo 2020 Organising Committee and all delivery partners are fully committed and focussed on delivering safe and secure Olympic and Paralympic Games this summer'

Tokyo 2020: Plans in place to ensure successful Games
Final decision on the maximum number of spectators permitted at venues and concrete health requirements for international spectators will be made by spring 2021

IPC Governing Board take key decisions for future Paralympic Games
IPC Board approve Milano Cortina 2026 sport programme and optimised Paris 2024 venue masterplan

Martlew seeks to show the world what he can do
New Zealand's Paralympic canoeist reflects on his life as he prepares for his second Games

Tokyo 2020 announce date for Para athletics Test Event
Competition set to take place in May at the Tokyo Olympic Stadium in the Japanese capital

Tokyo 2020 update test events calendar
The updates test events will particularly focus on technical aspects including countermeasures against COVID-19

Strong progress ahead of Tokyo 2020
Organisers determined to deliver safe, secure and successful Games next summer

IPC President: Paralympics needed more than ever in 2021
The Games are required to show the world why inclusion matters
Tokyo 2020 announces updated ticket process for postponed Games
Tokyo 2020 will accept refund requests for Paralympic Games tickets between 1-21 December 2020

Tokyo 2020 boccia venue awarded for sustainability
Ariake Gymnastics Centre's wooden structure and aesthetic design displays traditional Japanese craftsmanship while remaining environmentally friendly

Aquatics Centre highlights Tokyo 2020's readiness
State-of-the-art venue opens its doors to local community and sports federations ahead of Tokyo 2020 Games

Paralympic Torch Relay outline revealed
The individual flames will be brought together and become a single Paralympic Flame in Tokyo next year

From recycled plastic to Victory Ceremony podiums
Next year's Games will be the first occasion in history where members of the public participated in the collection of used plastic to produce the podiums

#RisingPhoenix social party to celebrate film's release
Athletes and Para sports fans invited to watch Netflix movie about Paralympic Games together and share reactions using #RisingPhoenix

Social media abuzz celebrating One Year To Go
Athletes, International Federations and National Paralympic Committees join in the #waitforthegreats campaign to mark the milestone

Tokyo 2020 announces Paralympic competition schedule
Line-ups released for 539 events across 22 sports at 21 venues

Tokyo 2020: ‘One Step Forward +1 message’
'I believe humanity’s solidarity will lead us to the end of this long dark tunnel, to a moment of pure joy when athletes from all over the world gather on the Games’ stage'

Revised Paralympic qualification dates
Entry lists will now be determined using the UNIQLO Wheelchair Tennis Tour rankings as of 7 June 2021

BWF updates Tokyo 2020 qualification regulations
Points earned during the original qualification period will be maintained