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July 13th, 2009 by shibuya246 | 5,545 views

At a recent Tokyo Verdy v. Tokushima Vortis J.League match, a number of Tokyo 2016 Games Bid activities were held before the match and at the half time break.

Pre-match, the Tokyo Verdy mascot shows his support for the Tokyo 2016 Bid

Pre-match, the Tokyo Verdy mascot shows his support for the Tokyo 2016 Bid


I was fortunate to be invited to go “track-side” to get some good photos of the festivities. I have also written up some more information on this Tokyo Verdy v. Tokushima Vortis match at the shibuya246 site.

Tokyo 2016 Bid Medals being presented as special awards for helping community

Tokyo 2016 Bid Medals being presented as special awards for helping community

In 2016 there could be real Olympic medals in this stadium

In 2016 there could be real Olympic medals in this stadium

Display of Japanese Shodo, with Yukata Girls
These girls and their drummer, gave a demonstration of Shodo　（書道）, Japanese calligraphy. Dressed in the Tokyo 2016 Bid Yukatas they looked very cool.

Here come the Tokyo 2016 Yukata Girls, with drummer

Here come the Tokyo 2016 Yukata Girls, with drummer

Trying to protect the Yukata from getting dirty from the ink was the hardest part!

Trying to protect the Yukata from getting dirty from the ink was the hardest part!

The Kanji has been written with large brushes

The Kanji has been written with large brushes

Here is a close up of the Shodo

A close up of the Shodo

Chance for some official photos after the Shodo display

Chance for some official photos after the Shodo display

Maybe one extra non-official photo couldn't hurt

Maybe one extra non-official photo couldn't hurt

Yoyogi National Stadium
The stadium at Yoyogi looked to be in fantastic condition. With it being in such a central location and transportation so easy, it was a great reminder of how compact a city Tokyo can be.

If the Bid for 2016 is successful, most of the venues will be within 2 city zones, the Heritage Zone and the Tokyo Bay Zone.

Pre-match shot of the stadium, before the crowds arrive

Pre-match shot of the stadium, before the crowds arrive

Looking at the high quality of the pitch and the facilities, it is hard to imagine that this Stadium was built for the 1964 Games.

Yoyogi and Shinjuku in the background, just minutes away from the Stadium

Yoyogi and Shinjuku in the background, just minutes away from the Stadium

The stylish roof of the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium, next door

The stylish roof of the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium, next door

Half-time support from kids
At half-time there was an event where the children could show their support for the Tokyo 2016 Games Bid.

children on standby, waiting to come on at half-time

children on standby, waiting to come on at half-time

Looks like evryone is enjoying the event as they come on to the track

Looks like everyone is enjoying the event as they come on to the track

The Tokyo 2016 Candidate City banner being shown

The Tokyo 2016 Candidate City banner being paraded

Characters never fail to disapoint. Verdy's mascot going down well with the kids.

Characters never fail to disappoint. Verdy's mascot going down well with the kids.

More Yukata
If you are interested in the Tokyo 2016 Yukata, then here are a few more shots of some other girls at the event. It seemed like the Tokyo 2016 Yukata were everywhere. A very popular item and good for the hot summer evenings.

Thanks girls and thanks to all your sponsors

Thanks girls and thanks to all your sponsors

at the reception area as the kids file through trying to catch the Verdy mascot

at the reception area as the kids file through trying to catch the Verdy mascot

Nice look at the red obi on these Yukata

Nice look at the red obi on these Yukata

The Match

A free kick is awarded midway through the first half

A free kick is awarded midway through the first half

the cross comes in ...

the cross comes in ...

the header is on target ...

the header is on target ...


and that's the first goal to Tokyo Verdy

and that's the first goal to Tokyo Verdy

plenty of cheers from the suporters

plenty of cheers from the supporters

the coach send the signal he wants another 3 goals to finish the match

the coach sends the signal he wants another 3 goals to finish the match

with quality passes like this one, more goals are on the way

with quality passes like this one, more goals are on the way

Result
The match was fast paced and Tokyo Verdy were able to beat Tokushima Vortis 4-0. If things go as well with Tokyo’s Olympic / Parlympic Bid, then we can expect to see many more soccer games in Tokyo 2016.

Tokyo Verdy team photo with Tokyo 2016 Games Bid

Tokyo Verdy team photo with Tokyo 2016 Games Bid

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