TOKYO FORWARD 2025 , 211 111デフリンピック世界陸上Vision 2025 Tokyo, an inclusive city where everyone can shine
Forward Two international sports events will be organized in Tokyo in 2025. Top athletes will participate in the World Athletics Championships, showcasing the highest level of athletics. The Deaflympics is an international all-round sports competition for deaf athletes. The excitement and emotions of  the athletes' performances. The dreams and hopes nurtured through sports. A circle created by people with diverse backgrounds working together. In light of  the significant values these international sports events have, Tokyo believes that three factors are important. Ensuring proper governance, creating a legacy, and providing opportunities for residents to participate. Having both events embody fairness, the backbone of sports, we will build Tokyo's future through the power of sports. From this standpoint, this brochure outlines the vision that Tokyo aims for. After hosting the Tokyo 2020 Games, the next sports field for Tokyo is contributing to the realization of “Tokyo, an inclusive city where everyone can shine.” Toward a prosperous future, we will create new landscapes in Tokyo. 001 Realizing an inclusive society, achieving a sustainable society, and enjoying sports through cutting-edge technology. The Tokyo 2020 Games built a significant legacy. Now, Tokyo stands at a new starting line. With the concept of TOKYO FORWARD, we will work together to create a new future through sports. KOIKE Yuriko, Governor of Tokyo (from the opening remarks at the Tokyo 2020 Games One Year Anniversary Ceremony) I am confident that the World Athletics Championship will be a shining light for Japan in 2025, by bringing world-class athletics back to the people in Tokyo and building compelling legacy projects for future generations. Sebastian Coe (World Athletics President) I truly look forward to seeing the Deaflympics in Tokyo. I hope it will be a great opportunity for people to know deaf athletes and to interact with each other. Ádám Kósa (President of the International Committee of Sports for the Deaf) 002 Forward  ..... 001 Events in 2025  ..... 004 Basic Concept -Five Pillars  ...... 006 1 Uniting people with universal communication …… 008 Tokyo - where people connect with anyone, anytime, anywhere 2  Bringing the world’s people together  ...... 010 Tokyo - the destination of all 3  Giving children brighter hopes and futures  ...... 012 Tokyo - the city of hopes and dreams for the next generations 4  Leaving a sustainable society to the future  ...... 014 Tokyo - the hub of international sporting events 5  Moving forward with every one of us  …… 016 Tokyo - the gateway to bridge everyone through sports Samsun Deaflympics 2017 (Turkey) 003
World Athletics Championships
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O Organized by World Athletics (WA), held every two years ● The first Championships was held in 1983 in Helsinki, Finland ● The 2025 event will be the 20th Championships Approximately 1 billion people watch the event worldwide, with about 3,000 volunteers Tokyo will be hosting for the first time since 1991 It will be the third time for Japan to host, including the 2007 Osaka event
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Bidding organization :  Japan Association of Athletics Federations Schedule :  September 13-21, 2025 (nine days) Number of events    :  49 (24 men; 24 women; one mixed) Competition venue    :  Japan National Stadium, Tokyo (marathon and race walk to be held in the Tokyo Metropolitan area) No. of athletes :  Approximately 2,000 from 210 countries and territories
Deaflympics
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●    Organized by the International Committee of Sports for the Deaf (ICSD) and held every four years An international all-round sports competition for deaf athletes ● The first Deaflympics was held in 1924 in Paris, France ● The 2025 event will commemorate 100 years of the Deaflympics. It will be the first time for Japan to host ● In addition to sign language, information is communicated visually in ways such as starting lights and flags   Bidding organization :  Japanese Federation of the Deaf Schedule :  November 15-26, 2025 (12 days) Number of sports    :  21 (athletics, badminton, basketball, etc.) Japanese Federation of the Deaf website    https://www.jfd.or.jp/deaflympics2025 Competition venue   :  Mainly in Tokyo. Football is scheduled to be held in Fukushima Prefecture, and cycling in Shizuoka Prefecture :  Approximately 3,000 from 70-80 countries and territories No. of athletes
Uniting people with universal communication Bringing the world’s people together Giving children brighter hopes and futures
Leaving a sustainable society to the future Moving forward with every one of us Everyone works together, shining and creating bonds through sports. Sports open new fields and build Tokyo, an inclusive city where everyone can shine 006
Promote universal communication to express sound information such as announcements and train departures and arrivals on station platforms. Sport has the amazing power to bring people together. By coming together, people can express more than they can.スポーツには人を結び付けるすばらしい力がある。そして団結することで自分たちの力以上のものを表現することができる。 Oksana Masters (Para cross-country skiing and para biathlon athlete) The World Athletics Championships and Deaflympics are opportunities for communication and new encounters, with people from around the world coming to Tokyo. In addition to promoting sign language, we will also utilize constantly evolving digital technology to produce new forms of communication. 【Various technologies are being developed】
Use of digital technology
Using exhibitions and events, we will promote the development of technology which convert sign language and audio into text through AI, and its dissemination in society.
Enhancement of information accessibility
To ensure that everybody is able to access the same information, we will communicate information in various methods, including signage and QR codes. We will promote and expand the use of  sign language. Communication that everyone can understand We will use plain Japanese so that everyone can communicate easily. UExample of voice displa Displaying audio as text on a transparent display in many languages ✪ Example of QR navigation system By using the shikAI app to scan the QR codes placed on the braille blocks in the station, you can receive voice guidance to navigate towards your destination
Strengthen relationships with the world by communicating the city of Tokyo, where old meets new世界が夢中な東京へ。 Tokyo Tokyo Old meets New Tokyo breathes with the tradition of four hundred years since the Edo period. It's a city that never stops and embraces the future. Tradition and innovation meet and evolve to create new value here in Tokyo. Old meets New It's the energy and excitement of Tokyo. Experience the surprises that start here. Tokyo, a city bursting with energy where different cultures are born. The heart of hospitality, arts and culture, food and tourism. Visitors experience 'Tokyo's charm, and the ties between 'Tokyo and the world will be enhanced.
City-wide hospitality
Well-equipped competition venues and a well-developed transportation network will welcome visitors. The spirit of hospitality will be demonstrated by volunteers and staff members.
Arts and culture
We will develop our cultural program, where everyone can experience the excellence of arts and culture.
Charms of Tokyo
We will introduce tasty food ingredients from Tokyo at events-related opportunities. We will also communicate attractive sightseeing spots in the city.
Tokyo - the city of hopes and dreams for the next generations Encourage children to learn from sports and understand diverse values "Myself, the only treasure I have" Haiku by deaf swimmer TAMATSUKURI Shu a third grader at  elementary school, (2020 Tokyo yukari Para-athlete) ces of Tokyo high-school students participated in sport programs •My dream got even bigger after interact Athletes who challenge themselves to their limits inspire children, sometimes even changing their lives. We will support children who will create tomorrow, so that they can nurture their hopes and dreams, learn and grow through the sports events in 2025. Expansion of horizons through experiences unique to the events in 2025 We will provide children with first-hand opportunities for enjoying the events on-site in the venue. We will also organize tours for exploring the back of the house areas of the competition venues. Cultivation of confidence and courage by being a part of the Events Children will play an important role, such as being escort kids and medal presenters.
Enjoyment of  sports
Taking event-related opportunities, we will organize sports initiations and develop programs for parent-child participation. Top athletes will visit schools and interact with kids.
Tokyo - the hub of international sporting events Bridge the World Athletics Championships and the Deaflympics in 2025 to the future Climate change, biodiversity of the sea and land, gender equality, and elimination of inequalities between people and countries – these are important issues faced by the world today. Across the globe, people are making efforts to achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Through sports events in 2025, we will contribute to building a society which values mutual differences and respect.
Importance of an inclusive society
In various places including at schools and event-related forums, we will create opportunities to promote respect for human rights and diversity.
Creation of a simple delivery model
The event schedule will be compact, prioritizing the competitions. We will use existing facilities and materials to the maximum.
Consideration to the environment
We will promote energy saving, renewable energy use and the 3 Rs (reduce, reuse, recycle). Transforming our world: the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development Department of  Economic and Social Affairs (un.org)37. Sport is also an important enabler of  sustainable development.スポーツもまた、持続可能な開発における重要な鍵となるものである。 (Adopted at the 70th Session of the United Nations General Assembly on September 25, 2015) Source: United Nations Information Centre, Ministry of Foreign Affairs homepageだTowards the ‘Future Tokyo’ in 2030
Tokyo - the gateway to bridge everyone through sports Be the city where everyone can enjoy sports equally World Athletics Championships Oregon 22 (United States) "It was through the support of  so many people and organizations that this truly was the Best of all Worlds, and we couldn't be prouder of the success of these World Championships."こんなに多くの方々と団体からのサポートを得て、本当に世界のベストが実現できました。この世界陸上の成功をこの上なく誇りに思います。 Sarah Massey (CEO of the World Athletics Championships Oregon22) *Reflecting on the World Athletics Championships Oregon 22 tournament The many memories we made together are such gracious and in the past days I thought back were we laughed, cried, discussed, fought, worked, analyzed, ate, drove and celebrated together.もた多くの記憶は本当に素敵でKatrin Neudolt (Chair of the Athletes Commission, International Committee of Sports for the Deaf) *Reflecting on the Caxias do Sul 2021 Deaflympics Samsun Deaflympics 2017 (Turkey) With 2025 in sight, when people around the world will meet in Tokyo, everyone will play together and create "our own event" – relationships between people will be enhanced.
Diverse perspectives and viewpoints of people involved
We will create an environment which ensures that top athletes can focus on competitions. Those with and without disabilities will discuss the operational plans together. Deaf people and children will participate to create the Deaflympics materials.
Development of the best of the world events
Regardless of nationality or age, people will be active in on-site operations, website article writing and venue decoration. Using the latest technologies, we will provide opportunities for those with severe disabilities to participate together.
Stories shedding a light on people
Through the website, we will communicate the efforts of people supporting the events. We will increase the opportunities for athletes and children, regardless of disabilities, to enjoy sports together. Vision 2025    Sports Open New fields Tokyo, an inclusive city where everyone can shine Published:    February 2023 Planning and Coordination Section, Comprehensive Sports Promotion Division, Editing/ Publishing:    Bureau of Citizens, Culture and Sports, Tokyo Metropolitan Government 2-8-1, Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 163-8001 Phone : +81-3-5388-3799 E-mail : S1120701@section.metro.tokyo.jp TOKYO FORWARD 2025 .