Tokyo, Japan, June 23, 2021: As of June 23 – Olympic Day 2021 – only 30 days remain until the start of the Olympic Games on July 23.
The Olympic Village is preparing to welcome 11,000 athletes with state-of-the-art facilities, 24/7 dining halls and so much more, while plans are gathering pace for the opening ceremony at the new Tokyo Olympic Stadium, starting at 8pm.
There is no place at the Olympic Games quite like the Olympic Village.
Located on the picturesque Harumi waterfront district of Tokyo and surrounded by the sea on three sides - which allow for stunning views of Tokyo Bay, including the famed Rainbow Bridge - the Village has lots on offer.
One of the busiest places in the Village will be the dining hall. Open 24/7, there will be 700 food options on offer, catering for all preferences from Halal, vegetarian to gluten-free, while the picturesque Village Plaza nearby has been constructed from timber donated by 63 municipalities from across Japan. The timber will be returned after the Games as part of the sustainability programme.
In the residential zone, bed frames have been made of cardboard and are 100 per cent recyclable while blackout curtains have been installed to allow sleep at any time during the day.
Keeping with the theme of being the most innovative Olympic Games, the internal shuttle buses are autonomous with nine bus stops around the main facilities.
For the first time in the history of the Games, there will also be a dedicated treatment programme which will provide comprehensive medical care for female athletes at the Clinic Complex (Polyclinic).
COVID-19 protocols are also in place including a dedicated Fever Clinic for diagnosing and testing athletes showing symptoms as well as a dedicated area for close contacts.
As for the opening ceremony, Tokyo 2020 staged a transportation simulation test on June 20 involving 750 people on 142 buses from the Olympic Village to the Olympic Stadium.
Source: https://olympics.com