Citizens of Tokyo Wishes Upon Balloons in Hopes to Host 2020 Olympics & Paralympics

With the tower beautifully lit up in Olympics colors in the sky, a total of 2020 balloons were released, each balloon carrying hope for Tokyo to host the 2020 Olympic Games. The number, "2020" was lit up atop the Tokyo Tower's deck and the participants burst into cheers.

TOKYO, 31/05/2013 (informazione.news - comunicati stampa - sport)

With the tower beautifully lit up in Olympics colors in the sky, a total of 2020 balloons were released, each balloon carrying hope for Tokyo to host the 2020 Olympic Games. The number, "2020" was lit up atop the Tokyo Tower's deck and the participants burst into cheers.

After the event, runners wearing T-Shirts with five colors of the Olympics ran around the Tokyo Tower. And their desire to host the 2020 Olympic & Paralympic Games was made stronger.

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