Tokyo 2020; “Tokyo Hopes Olympic Stadium Is Golden Opportunity, but Some See Red”

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Tokyo Hopes Olympic Stadium Is Golden Opportunity, but Some See Red
‘Symbol of Hope’ or ‘Huge Monster’? Costly Project for 2020 Games Divides City

Japanese officials say demolition of the old stadium, originally set for July, was delayed after issues arose over the bidding, and now expected to start in December. Construction of the new stadium is scheduled to begin in October 2015, finishing in March 2019.

 

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