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Diet Supports Tokyo 2020, Baku 2020 Releases Promotional Video

Tokyo 2020 has received “massive” bipartisan support in its bid from Diet Members, led by former Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama.

Tokyo Metropolitan Government members, athletes, and senior bid officials gathered Wednesday for the event held by the Parliamentary Caucus for Tokyo 2020 Bid Promotion to demonstrate their unification and unequivocal support for Tokyo 2020.

Parliamentary Caucus for Tokyo 2020 Bid Promotion Chairman Yukio Hatoyama said, “it is important for us as members of Parliament to understand how we can best support the Tokyo 2020 Bid Committee. With the establishment of this organization and the London Games impending, this year is an extremely important year for us all. I kindly ask for everyone’s support in our efforts towards bringing the Games to Tokyo in 2020”.

Tokyo 2020 CEO Masato Mizuno said, ” I am extremely delighted and encouraged by the widespread support Tokyo 2020 received from the various Diet Members that lead our country. I look forward to working closely with everyone; ultimately allowing us to receive the greatest honour of playing host to the 2020 Games”.

Meanwhile Baku 2020 presented a new advertising video in support of its bid. According to Baku 2020’s organizing committee, the new seven minute promotional video posted at www.baku2020.com shows the four sectors of Olympic infrastructure reflected in Baku’s bid book.

The video, shot by Hollywood film director Rupert Wainwright, shows the beautiful areas and buildings which would be used should Baku host the 2020 Games. It also reflects the work of futuristic construction conducted in Baku, the panorama of Baku in 2020 created by computer graphics.

Baku 2020’s executive director Konul Nurullayeva said, “Baku is one of the world’s best kept secrets. Visitors are always taken by surprise by its beauty”.

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