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IWF Executive Board – Tokyo 2020 venue visit

On the occasion of the IWF Executive Board meeting in Tokyo, the Members had the opportunity to visit the Tokyo 2020 venues.

They got a glimpse of the Olympic Village construction site and the Tokyo International Forum. The venue to host the weightlifting competitions is located close to the Emperor Palace in the heart of Tokyo.

The Executive Board was received by the President of the Tokyo International Forum Kiyofumi Kamijo and Managing Director Tetsuhiro Saikai.

Reiko Chinen, Weightlifting Manager Tokyo 2020 gave explanation and information to the Members present.