The construction cost of a new gymnastics arena for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games has more than doubled after Shimzu Corp was awarded a Y20.5bn (€175.1m/$187.8m) contract to build the facility.
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Tokyo 2020 has announced a change in strategy for its gymnastics venue, with the planned temporary arena set to be converted to a permanent facility for the Olympic Games by 2019.
Tokyo 2020 targets Olympic festival district with venue approvals
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has approved plans from Tokyo 2020 to create “one of the greatest festival districts” in Olympic and Paralympic history through the venues outlined for skateboarding and sport climbing, as well as the two newly-added sports disciplines, basketball 3x3 and BMX freestyle.
Tokyo 2020 delivers first permanent Olympic venue
The organising committee for the Tokyo 2020 summer Olympic and Paralympic Games has opened its first permanent venue for the sporting spectacle.
Tokyo 2020 facing up to cost hikes for Olympic preparations
Tokyo 2020 has stated that costs are increasing steeply for its preparations for the summer Olympic and Paralympic Games.