Welcome, 2020 Athletes!

Host Town: Murayama

Aired: July 27, 2018


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There are just two years to go until the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics in 2020!
Preparations to receive athletes from around the world are gathering momentum, all over Japan. This first edition of the program “Welcome, 2020 Athletes!” features on Murayama, Yamagata Pref., the Host Town of Bulgaria's national rhythmic gymnastics team.
(Aired: July 27, 2018; 5 mins.; English ver.)

ブルガリアの新体操チームとの交流を深めている、山形県村山市のケースをご紹介します。
(2018年7月27日放送、5分、英語版)


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