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Details About the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games

Details About the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games

Tokyo 2020 Asa-Navi During the Games 8:15a.m.-around 9:00a.m. (untill the beginning of the live broadcast) on General TV

The daily universally accessible program highlights the competitions and athletes’ achievements in an easy-to-understand manner.

Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games Daily Highlights During the Games around 10:15p.m.(after the live broadcast)-11:15p.m. on General TV

The daily program reviews the competition results. The program will feature live interviews of medal winners. We will show how the para athletes have come to compete at the Paralympics and present behind-the-scene stories of the competition with archival footages.

Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games major competitions live coverage on NHK terrestrial channels

August 24 Tue. Opening Ceremony 25 Wed. Swimming Heats/Finals Men's Preliminary - Algeria vs Women's Preliminary – Japan vs Turkey Rugby Pool Phase - Japan vs 26 Thu. Swimming Heats/Finals Men's 400m Freestyle-S11 TOMITA Uchu 27 Fri. Athletics Heats/Finals - Men's 400m - T52 SATO Tomoki, ITO Tomoya, UEYONABARU Hirokazu 28 Sat. Athletics Heats/Finals -Women's Long Jump - T64 NAKANISHI Maya - Men's Long Jump - T63 YAMAMOTO Atsushi 29 Sun. Swimming Finals Athletics Heats/Finals 30 Mon. Swimming Finals -Men's 200m Individual Medley - SM11 KIMURA Keiichi, TOMITA Uchu 31 Tue. Swimming Finals Athletics Heats/Finals Sept 1 Wed. Athletics Heats/Finals - Men's Long Jump Markus Rehm () 2 Thu. Swimming Finals Athletics Heats/Finals 3 Fri. Swimming Finals - Men's 100m Butterfly - S11 KIMURA Keiichi, TOMITA Uchu 4 Sat. Athletics Heats/Finals 5 Sun. Athletics Marathon-Women's Marathon- T12 MICHISHITA Misato Badminton Men’s/ Women’s Finals Wheelchair Men's Gold Medal Match Closing Ceremony

※Schedule is subject to change due to the results of the Japan team’s results of , , goalball, , 5-a-side, and other events. ※NHK Plus will provide simulcast and catch up services.

Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games Major events live coverage on ＢＳ４Ｋ・ＢＳ８Ｋ

August 24 Tue. Opening Ceremony 25 Wed. Wheelchair Rugby Pool Phase Swimming Finals 26 Thu. Wheelchair Rugby Pool Phase Swimming Finals 27 Fri. Wheelchair Rugby Pool Phase Swimming Finals 28 Sat. Athletics Heats/Finals 29 Sun. Athletics Heats/Finals Wheelchair Rugby Bronze Medal / Gold Medal Matches 30 Mon. Athletics Heats/Finals Swimming Finals 31 Tue. Athletics Heats/Finals Swimming Finals Sept. 1 Wed. Athletics Heats/Finals Swimming Finals 2 Thu. Swimming Finals 3 Fri. Athletics Heats/Finals Swimming Finals 4 Sat. Athletics Heats/Finals Badminton Gold Medal Match 5 Sun. Badminton Gold Medal Match Closing Ceremony

※Schedule is subject to change due to the results of the Japan team.

Paralympics-Related programs to be broadcast prior to Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games Please note that some of the titles, contents, and schedules are subject to change.

“Sarameshi - Special Midsummer 2021” General TV Schedule: August 17th, 7:30p.m.-8:43p.m. We present the and lunch of people involved with the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics, such as the unique personalities of Japanese team managers and the people working behind the scenes for the operation of the Games.

"Ani x Para Special" General TV Schedule: August 20th, 10:00p.m.-11:13p.m. BS1 Schedule: August 23rd, 4:30p.m.-6:09p.m. We have already broadcast 12 episodes of Ani x Para (Animation x Paralympics), which present the appeal of para in a 5-minute animation. We sought the cooperation of many famous and talented cartoonists, animators, screenwriters, musicians to create unique and exciting animations. Some popular characters will participate in some programs! This special program will introduce the episodes broadcast so far, and the artists who contributed to the animations will also talk about their expectations of the Paralympic Games.

“Ani x Para World” General TV Schedule: August 10th to 13th, 16th to 20th and 23rd, 6:10p.m.-6:30p.m. We will extensively broadcast special 15-minute programs featuring Ani x Para (5-min) programs and the thoughts behind the creators, just before the start of the Paralympics. We will also present the latest news of para athletes.

“Para x Doki!” General TV Schedule: August 10th to 13th, 16th to 20th and 23rd, 6:30p.m.-6:45p.m. We will broadcast a re-edited version of “Para x Doki!”, our program on the appeals of Paralympians, just after the “Ani x Para World” programs. Athletes with and without disabilities compete in para sports and discover their fun and depth.

"50 Voices - Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games Cheering Special" General TV Schedule: August 18th, 8:15p.m.-8:42p.m. This is an interview program involving 50 people regarding recent social events. We present the appeal of para sports through interviews of people enjoying and being supportive of para sports before the start of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.

“Anime in the Dark” General TV Schedule: August 21st, 6:05p.m.-6:45p.m. How can goalball players, athletes with visual impairments, detect the opponent’s position or the ball without being confused by their feints? Award-winning animation director TAKASE Yusuke illustrates the mental images of the athletes that play the using all their senses except eyesight to detect the slightest noise or vibration.

"Ariyoshi no Okane Hakken. Totsugeki! Kaneo-Kun” (Find the Money, Ariyoshi. Go ahead, Kaneo!) On the Eve of the Paralympic Games Special General TV Schedule: August 21st, 8:15p.m.-8:43p.m. This program features the many medal hopefuls at the Paralympics. IKEZAKI Daisuke, ace player of wheelchair rugby, will present how difficult and thrilling it is to handle a wheelchair. We also feature the small details on the wheelchair that the athletes pay attention to, and the guides who support athletes with visual impairments.

NHK Special “Colorful World” General TV Schedule: August 21st, 9:00p.m.-9:49p.m. How can we promote an “inclusive society” where everyone can demonstrate their individuality and capabilities, regardless of whether you have an impairment or not? We interviewed the para athletes and people who support the competition to understand their true intentions. We will discussions with children and think about how to move one step toward a more “colorful world,” a society rich in diversity.

"Documentary" General TV Schedule: First episode August 21st, 10:40p.m.-11:10p.m. Second episode August 23rd, 10:45p.m.-11:15p.m.

First episode: “Para Swimming - Keiichi Kimura and Uchu Tomita, the Bond Between the Rivals” KIMURA Keiichi and TOMITA Uchu both compete in the S11 events where swimmers have a very low visual acuity and/or no light perception. At the World Para Swimming Championship, they achieved the top and runner- up positions on the Men’s 100m Butterfly competition. As rivals and best friends, we explore the bond that unites them to reach greater heights.

Second episode: “Athletics –Momoka Muraoka, Aiming to be the Best Two-Way Athlete” MURAOKA Momoka has won a gold medal at the Para Alpine Skiing competition. For the Summer Games, she aims to win a medal in wheelchair racing. We follow MURAOKA as she trains for both the Tokyo and Games during the pandemic.

“So Takei Plays Para Sports in Earnest! Special Program Before the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games” BS1 Schedule: August 22nd, 7:00p.m.-7:50p.m., 8:00p.m.-8:49p.m. Athlete and entertainer, TAKEI So experiences and explores the fun and excitement of various para sports. TAKEI has so far learned para athletics, para swimming, wheelchair tennis, goalball, and boccia from top athletes, and devoted himself to play those sports seriously. The program will convey the para athletes’ enthusiasm for the Games.

“Gyakuten Jinsei (Turning life around) - Dramatic Turnaround for the Tenacious Wheelchair Rugby Japanese National Team” BS1 Schedule: August 23rd, 10:00p.m.-10:45p.m. Japan’s national wheelchair rugby team is hoped to win a medal at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games. The team ranked at the bottom at 2004 and was 7th at Beijing 2008. But the team gradually improved their skills to get a long-coveted bronze medal at Rio 2016. The team defeated one of the world’s leading teams, , to win a gold medal at the 2018 World Championship. We explore the team’s epic comeback to become the world number one, and the members’ thoughts towards the Games.

“Heartnet TV Paramania” Educational TV Schedule: August 23rd, 8:00p.m.-8:30p.m. live broadcast “Paramania” has been presenting the appeal of para athletes and para sports in the form of a quiz show. On the eve of the opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games, this live program will introduce the athletes and the must-see parts of the Games.

“Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games - Special Program Just Before the Opening Ceremony” General TV Schedule: August 24th, 6:10p.m.-6:45p.m., 7:30p.m.-7:56p.m. live broadcast Live program to be broadcast just before the opening ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games. We will present the atmosphere from the Japan National Stadium. We will also feature para athletes from Japan and other countries who are hoped to perform well, and the must-see parts of the Games.

Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Torch Relay Live Streaming The Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Torch Relay will run for eight from August 17th to 24th in the four prefectures of Shizuoka, Chiba, Saitama, and Tokyo. As for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Torch Relay, NHK will cover this unique relay where three runners meeting for the first time will run together. The event will be live-streamed on our special website.

Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Torch Relay Daily Highlight General TV Schedule: August 17th to 24th (Weekday) 11:30p.m.-11:35p.m., (Saturday) 11:45p.m.-11:50p.m., (Sunday) 24:05 a.m.-24:10 a.m. The program is a daily 5-minute summary of the Paralympic Torch Relay. We will report on the runners’ thoughts on the realization of a more inclusive society, which is a key theme of the Paralympic Games.

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Ani×Para Special August 20th, 10:00p.m.–11:13p.m.[General TV] August 23rd, 4:30p.m.–6:09p.m.[ＢＳ１]

“ANIMATION×PARALYMPIC: Who Is Your Hero?” aims to get the viewers familiar with para sports. We have produced short animations for 12 para sports. Famous cartoonists TAKAHASHI Yoichi, KUBONOUCHI Eisaku, CHIBA Tetsuya, and KAWAI Katsutoshi created the storylines, and notable anime characters of , KochiKame: Tokyo Beat Cops, and DEAR BOYS appear in the stories. Famous actors and voice actors dubbed the film, and artists created the theme music. The people who have been involved in the project to support para sports gather for a special program.

Host：HIROSE Alice, TAKAYAMA Tetsuya (NHK announcer) VTR Appearances: Paｒa athletes Guests：TAKEI So, LiSA, and others

Guests will talk about the appeals and excitement of para sports as they watch the animations. The artists will play the theme music to send their cheers.

Dramatic Turnaround for the Tenacious Wheelchair Rugby Japanese National Team August 23rd, 10:00p.m.-10:45p.m.[General TV]

“Gyakuten Jinsei” (Turning Life Around) presents true dramatic turnaround stories. On August 23, the day before the opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games, we show the turnaround story of Japan’s national wheelchair rugby team, which is hoped to win a medal.

Wheelchair rugby, originally called “murderball,” is a rough and rumbling sport. The Japanese national team has been taking part in the Paralympics since the Games in Athens, but due to the tough opponents, the team ranked at the bottom. In Beijing 2008, they were 7th out of 8 teams. However, after scoring a bronze medal at the Rio Games, they reached the 2018 IWRF World Championship finals where they fought against the champion team Australian Steelers and became the world’s number one. To compete against a team with players that have great physical abilities, the Japanese team had a unique and well thought out strategy.

At the studio, we welcome IKE Yukinobu, the longstanding captain of the Japanese team, and KURAHASHI Kae, the first female member of the national team. We will ask them how they managed to overcome their struggles and became the world champions, and their enthusiasm for the upcoming Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.

Paralympic Broadcast Reporters will present information about athletes and events of the Paralympic Games

In 2017, NHK selected through publilc invitation reporters for the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games. The reporters have disabilities, and they have been gaining experience on reporting in Japan and overseas during the last 4 years. Please watch as they report on the athelets and events of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games from their viewpoint.

GOTO Yuki CHIBA Erina MIKAMI Daishin Hearing impairment Left upper limb disability (cochlear implant user) (electric wheelchair user) reporting event: athletics reporting event: boccia reporting event: swimming For their previous reports: https://sports.nhk.or.jp/paralympic/article/reporter/

[Major appearances] Before the Games “Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games Information Just Before the Events” (August 10th – 23rd, weekdays, 6:25p.m.-) “Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games - Special Program Just Before the Opening Ceremony” (August 24th, 6:10p.m.-6:45p.m., 7:30p.m.-7:56p.m.) and other programs

During the Games “Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games Asa-Navi” (August 25th-September 3rd, 8:15a.m.-around 9:00a.m.) Live broadcasts of major events (9:00a.m.-around 10:00p.m.) “A Special program just before the Closing Ceremony (tentative title)” (September 5th, 7:30p.m.–7:56p.m.) and other programs

Internet Services for the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games

Because the number of spectators inside the venues will likely be restricted, we plan to provide a digital service that will allow the audience to feel the excitement of the Paralympic Games any time, anywhere.

NHK Plus

[It will be possible to immediately watch simulcast programs without registering an ID.]

The Tokyo 2020 Paralympics will be an important opportunity for everyone to watch athletes with disabilities compete in sports. NHK Plus will simultaneously stream all the events of the Paralympics broadcast on General TV and Educational TV. Viewers without ID registration will be able to watch the competitions without being asked to provide information to verify their Broadcast Receiving Contract with NHK.

If the viewer has registered an ID, vierwers will be able to watch an event after it has started using the “time-shift playback” feature. Viewers can also watch the competitions, including commentaries that they missed, and enjoy any related programs from a playlist. NHK Plus will allow viewers to watch the competitions and root for the athletes from anywhere on any smartphone or computer.

NHK Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Site (Special site)

[Live streaming, flash videos, highlight videos] We will provide live streaming for 19 events, with audio feed from the venues conveying the atmosphere of the competition, or with an English commentary. We will also provide video clips of the athletes so that viewers will be able to enjoy the great scenes as many times as they want.

[Paralympic Broadcast Reporters blog] The three reporters will post the athletes’ thoughts on the Games and the challenges they faced because of the pandemic.

[Live Sign Language CG Animation, Commentary and Subtitles using Robot System] We will provide two types of universal services for the first time for the Paralympics. First, a CG character will provide commentary by sign language on the live streams. This service will be for and wheelchair rugby, approximately one match a day. For live streams of swimming, wheelchair tennis, wheelchair basketball, wheelchair rugby, sitting , table tennis, and badminton, viewers will be able to use automatically produced subtitles and synthesized voice commentary.

[Chatbot]

We will provide a Chatbot service using AI so that the viewers can access a vast amount of information such as the Paralympic events, athletes’ information, broadcast schedule, and more, in an easy-to-understand manner. It will be possible to find out the information you are looking for in a simple conversation format.

Special Site (open prior to the Games) ( Various information on the Paralympics is already provided in the Special Site, including the reporters’ blog.

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