Behind the Scenes: Planning the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games

🏟️Tokyo constructed temporary, pre-existing, and new venues to accommodate the various Olympic sports, such as canoeing and table tennis.

📺The International Broadcast Center, run by the Olympics Broadcasting Services (OBS), is responsible for filming and producing the events, with 1,049 cameras and 3,600 microphones deployed.

💼The International Broadcast Center also serves as workspace for journalists, offering office spaces and amenities.

🌍Broadcasting operations for the Games are handled by OBS, a standalone company established by the International Olympic Committee to act as the host broadcaster.

💡The planning process involved following the Host City Contract - Operational Requirements document, which outlined the detailed requirements set by the International Olympic Committee for the host city.

How were the Olympic venues in Tokyo chosen?

—Tokyo used a mix of temporary, pre-existing, and new venues, depending on the sport's requirements and long-term viability.

Who is responsible for filming and producing the Olympic events?

—The Olympics Broadcasting Services (OBS) is responsible for filming and producing the events, providing feeds to broadcasters worldwide.

What is the role of the International Broadcast Center?

—The International Broadcast Center serves as workspace for journalists and acts as the host broadcaster, managing broadcasting operations and providing office spaces for reporters.

How was the planning process for the Tokyo Olympics structured?

—The planning process followed the Host City Contract - Operational Requirements document, which provided detailed instructions and standards set by the International Olympic Committee.

How important is the television audience for the Olympics?

—The television audience is crucial for the Olympics, with a significant portion of the Games' revenue coming from television rights. The International Broadcast Center plays a vital role in producing and distributing content to broadcasters worldwide.

00:11The planning process for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games began with bidding and a contract signed in 2013.

01:48Tokyo constructed various Olympic venues, including temporary, pre-existing, and new facilities for different sports.

11:57The International Broadcast Center, operated by the Olympics Broadcasting Services (OBS), is responsible for filming and producing the events.

13:13The International Broadcast Center also serves as workspace for journalists, offering office spaces and amenities.

15:28The planning process followed the Host City Contract - Operational Requirements document provided by the International Olympic Committee.