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2021's 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games: What you need to know


RNZ is here to clear it all up.
The 2020 Tokyo Olympics are just around the corner, and it s set to be a games like no other.
Photo: RNZ / Vinay Ranchhod
When s it all happening?
The 2020 Olympics - yes, it s still called the 2020 Olympics despite having been postponed a year until 2021 - begins on 21 July.
That day, the first events of softball/baseball and football kick off, and the opening ceremony will be held.
Everything will wrap up on Sunday 8 August with the closing ceremony, after what the Olympics website says will be a record 33 competitions and 339 events held across 42 competition venues . ....

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