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2020 Summer Paralympics Closing Ceremony
The closing ceremony of the 2020 Summer Paralympics took place on 5 September 2021 at Japan National Stadium, Olympic Stadium in Tokyo, Japan. Weather conditions * 20:00 temperature humidity 82% * 22:00 temperature humidity 80% * No precipitation Venue The Japan National Stadium, New National Stadium served as the main stadium for the closing ceremony. Demolition of the National Stadium (Tokyo, 1958), old National Stadium was completed in May 2015, followed by the construction of the new stadium which began at the same site on 11 December 2016. The stadium was handed over to the International Paralympic Committee, IPC on 30 November 2019 for necessary games and ceremony preparations. Capacity during the Paralympic Games will be 60,102 taking into account press and executive seating areas. Performers The announcers at all ceremonies were Mai Shoji (English) and Hiroyuki Sekino (Japanese). Antwerp Ceremony The new Paralympic flag presented in 2019 was passed by the Gov ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2020 Summer Paralympics
The , branded as the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, were an international multi-sport event, multi-sport parasports event held from 24 August to 5 September 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. They were the 16th Summer Paralympic Games as organized by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC). Originally scheduled to take place from 25 August to 6 September 2020, both the 2020 Summer Olympics and Paralympics were postponed by a year in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with the rescheduled Games still referred to as ''Tokyo 2020'' for marketing and branding purposes. As with the Olympics, the Games were largely held Behind closed doors (sport), behind closed doors with no outside spectators due to a state of emergency in the Greater Tokyo Area and other prefectures. The Games were the second Summer Paralympics hosted by Tokyo since 1964 Summer Paralympics, 1964, and the third Paralympics held in Japan overall since the 1998 Winter Paralympics in Nagano (city), Nagano. Due to the postp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
La Marseillaise
"La Marseillaise" is the national anthem of France. It was written in 1792 by Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle in Strasbourg after the declaration of war by the First French Republic against Austria, and was originally titled "". The French National Convention adopted it as the First Republic's anthem in 1795. The song acquired its nickname after being sung in Paris by ''Fédéré'' (volunteers) from Marseille marching to the capital. The anthem's evocative melody and lyrics have led to its widespread use as a song of revolution and its incorporation into many pieces of classical and popular music. The Italian violinist Guido Rimonda pointed out in 2013 that the incipit of "Tema e variazioni in Do maggiore" of Giovanni Battista Viotti has a strong resemblance to the anthem. This incipit was first thought to have been published before La Marseillaise, but it appeared to be a misconception as Viotti published several variations of "La Marseillaise" in 1795 and wrote as a note ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prime Minister Of Japan
The is the head of government of Japan. The prime minister chairs the Cabinet of Japan and has the ability to select and dismiss its ministers of state. The prime minister also serves as the commander-in-chief of the Japan Self-Defense Forces, Japan Self Defence Forces. The National Diet (parliament) nominates the prime minister from among its members (typically from among the members of the House of Representatives (Japan), House of Representatives). He is then formally appointed by the Emperor of Japan, emperor. The prime minister must retain the confidence of the House of Representatives to remain in office. The prime minister lives and works at the Naikaku Sōri Daijin Kantei (Prime Minister's Official Residence) in Nagatachō, Chiyoda, Tokyo, Chiyoda, Tokyo, close to the National Diet Building. List of prime ministers of Japan, Sixty-five men have served as prime minister, the first of whom was Itō Hirobumi taking office on 22 December 1885. The List of prime minist ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fumihito, Prince Akishino
is the heir presumptive to the Japanese throne. He is the younger brother of Emperor Naruhito, and the younger son of Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko. Since his marriage in June 1990, he has had the title and has headed the Akishino branch of the Imperial House.''Kunaicho''personal histories Fumihito has a bachelor's degree in political science from Gakushuin University and a PhD in ornithology from the Graduate University for Advanced Studies. In 1990, he married Kiko Kawashima, with whom he has three children: Mako, Kako, and Hisahito. In November 2020, Fumihito was officially declared the heir presumptive to the throne, during the Ceremony for Proclamation of Crown Prince (''Rikkōshi-Senmei-no-gi'') in Tokyo. Preceding his investiture as Crown Prince, the ongoing Japanese imperial succession debate had resulted in some politicians holding a favorable view on rescinding agnatic primogeniture, which was implemented in 1889 and reinforced on the constitution of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roselyne Bachelot
Roselyne Bachelot-Narquin, generally known as Roselyne Bachelot (; née Narquin; born 24 December 1946), is a French politician who served as Minister of Culture in the government of Prime Minister Jean Castex (2020–2022) and as Minister of Solidarity and Social Cohesion (2010–2012) in the government of Prime Minister François Fillon. She was a member of the Union for a Popular Movement, which was part of the European People's Party. Early life and education Bachelot was born as Roselyne Narquin on 24 December 1946 in Nevers, France. Her father Jean Narquin, was a résistant and gaullist , and her mother was Yvette Le Dû, a native from Gourin, both dentists. She has a brother, Jean-Yves Narquin, who ran for the European Parliament as a member of the National Front in 2015.Alexandre BoudetLe frère de Roselyne Bachelot candidat FN aux européennes ''The Huffington Post'', 22 April 2014 Bachelot received a Doctorate in Pharmacy. Political career Member of the French P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ministry Of Culture (France)
The Ministry of Culture () is the ministry of the Government of France in charge of national museums and the . Its goal is to maintain the French identity through the promotion and protection of the arts (visual, plastic, theatrical, musical, dance, architectural, literary, televisual and cinematographic) on national soil and abroad. Its budget is mainly dedicated to the management of the (six national sites and hundred decentralised storage facilities) and the regional (culture centres). Its main office is in the in the 1st arrondissement of Paris on the . It is headed by the Minister of Culture, a cabinet member. The current officeholder has been Rachida Dati since 11 January 2024. History Deriving from the Italian and Burgundian courts of the Renaissance, the notion that the state had a key role to play in the sponsoring of artistic production and that the arts were linked to national prestige was found in France from at least the 16th century on. During the pre-revo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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Andrew is the English form of the given name, common in many countries. The word is derived from the , ''Andreas'', itself related to ''aner/andros'', "man" (as opposed to "woman"), thus meaning "manly" and, as consequence, "brave", "strong", "courageous", and "warrior". In the King James Bible, the Greek "Ἀνδρέας" is translated as Andrew. Popularity In the 1990s, it was among the top ten most popular names given to boys in English-speaking countries. Australia In 2000, the name Andrew was the second most popular name in Australia after James. In 1999, it was the 19th most common name, while in 1940, it was the 31st most common name. Andrew was the first most popular name given to boys in the Northern Territory in 2003 to 2015 and continuing. In Victoria, Andrew was the first most popular name for a boy in the 1970s. Canada Andrew was the 20th most popular name chosen for male infants in 2005. Andrew was the 16th most popular name for infants in British Columbia i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eiffel Tower
The Eiffel Tower ( ; ) is a wrought-iron lattice tower on the Champ de Mars in Paris, France. It is named after the engineer Gustave Eiffel, whose company designed and built the tower from 1887 to 1889. Locally nicknamed "''La dame de fer''" (French for "Iron Lady"), it was constructed as the centrepiece of the Exposition Universelle (1889), 1889 World's Fair, and to crown the centennial anniversary of the French Revolution. Although initially criticised by some of France's leading artists and intellectuals for its design, it has since become a global cultural icon of France and one of the most recognisable structures in the world. The tower received 5,889,000 visitors in 2022. The Eiffel Tower is the most visited monument with an entrance fee in the world: 6.91 million people ascended it in 2015. It was designated a in 1964, and was named part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site ("Paris, Banks of the Seine") in 1991. The tower is tall, about the same height as an 81- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tony Estanguet
Tony Estanguet (; born 6 May 1978 in Pau) is a French slalom canoeist and a three-time Olympic champion in C1 (canoe single). He competed at the international level from 1994 to 2012. He successfully led Paris's bid for the 2024 Summer Olympics and served as the head of the organising committee for those games. Racing career Estanguet won three Olympic gold medals in the C1 event in 2000, 2004 and 2012. At the 2004 games in Athens he won the gold medal after a late judges decision to award a 2-second penalty to Michal Martikán, for which he was promoted to the rank of Commander in the , having been inducted as a ('Knight') in the order in 2000. Estanguet was the flag-bearer for France at the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics opening ceremony. He finished in the 9th position (out of 12 competitors; only the first eight would qualify for the final) in the semi-finals of the C1 event and was thus eliminated from the final. At the 2012 London Summer Olympics, he became the firs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
France At The 2020 Summer Paralympics
France competed at the 2020 Summer Paralympics in Tokyo, Japan, from 24 August to 5 September 2021. Paris will host the 2024 Summer Paralympics, and due to that a French segment featured in the closing ceremony. Medalists Archery , - , align=left, Daniel Lelou , align=left rowspan=2, Men's individual compound , 680 , 23 , L 137-141 , colspan=5, Did not advance , - , align=left, Éric Pereira , 655 , 34 , L 136-138 , colspan=5, Did not advance , - , align=left, Guillaume Toucoullet , align=left, Men's individual recurve , 620 , 7 , L 1-4 , colspan=5, Did not advance , - , align=left, Julie Chupin , align=left, Women's individual compound , 682 , 8 , , W 145-138 , L 139-141 , colspan=3, Did not advance Athletics ;Men's track ;Men's field ;Women's track ;Women's field Badminton ;Men ;Women ;Mixed Boccia Cycling Road Track Equestrian Céline Gerny, Anne-Frédérique Royon, Vladimir Vinchon and Chiara Zenati have all qualified to c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Trocadéro, Paris
The Trocadéro (), site of the Palais de Chaillot, is an area of Paris, France, in the 16th arrondissement of Paris, 16th arrondissement, across the Seine from the Eiffel Tower. It is also the name of the 1878 Trocadéro Palace which was demolished in 1937 to make way for the Palais de Chaillot. The hill of the Trocadéro is the hill of Chaillot, a former village. Origin of the name The place was named in honour of the Battle of Trocadero, in which the fortified Isla del Trocadero, in southern Spain, was captured by Hundred Thousand Sons of Saint Louis, French forces led by the Louis Antoine, Duke of Angoulême, Duc d'Angoulême, son of the future King of France, Charles X of France, Charles X, on 31 August 1823. France had intervened on behalf of King Ferdinand VII of Spain, whose rule was contested by a Trienio Liberal, liberal rebellion. After the battle, the autocratic Spanish Bourbon Ferdinand VII was Bourbon Restoration in France, restored to the throne of Spain. Franço ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2020 Summer Olympics Closing Ceremony
The closing ceremony of the 2020 Summer Olympics took place in the Japan National Stadium, Olympic Stadium in Tokyo for about two and a half hours from 20:00 (Japan Standard Time, JST) on 8 August 2021. The Olympic closing ceremony, closing ceremony of the Olympic Games, which was postponed for one year due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, was Behind closed doors (sport), held without spectators. The scale was also reduced compared to past ceremonies as athletes were required to leave the Olympic Village 48 hours after their competitions finished. The proceedings combined the formal ceremonial closing of this international sporting event (including closing speeches, the parade of athletes and the handover of the Olympic flag) with an artistic spectacle to showcase the culture and history of the current and next host nation (France) for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. The theme of the Olympic Ceremonies was ''Moving Forward'', referencing the COVID-19 pandemic, with th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
