The Olympic torch has been lit. The start of the World Festival, which begins on July 23 in Tokyo, has been a resounding success. The torch relay program began on Thursday. It is known that the whole world has been looking forward to this 121-day long festival. The relay originated in the Fukushima region of Japan, which was affected by the tsunami and nuclear disaster a decade ago.
When the Olympic torch was carried forward by Ajusa, the sports world followed her. Fukushima was hit hard by the 2011 tsunami. About 18,000 people survived the disaster. Ajusa, a key member of the women’s football team that won the 2011 FIFA World Cup, carried the torch from the indoor soccer training centre. The other 14 members and Coach Norio accompanied her. However, due to the Coronavirus protocol, fans and the general public were not allowed this time.
The Olympic torch relay is nominally held for the roadshow each time. But this time it did not happen. The relay was held amidst strict social distancing, with everyone wearing a mask. The relay was officially launched in north-eastern Japan on Thursday amid a limited audience. It began at the Jewish Stores Complex in Fukushima. As other arrangements were banned this time, the Olympic torch relay was held without any fanfare.
The Olympic torch is a ray of light that dispels darkness. This little cauldron keeps hope alive forever. ‘Hope Lights Our Way’ is the motto of this torch. There are still people who are worried about the Tokyo Olympic Games. Hopefully, the fans will promote these sports on a large scale.
