Consider the following statements in respect of the 32^nd Summer Olympics:

1. The official motto for this Olympics is ‘A New World’.
2. Sport Climbing, Surfing, Skateboarding, Karate and Baseball are included in this

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

[UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2021 Prelims]

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: (b)        

Explanation:

• Statement 1 is incorrect. The motto of the 2020 Summer Olympics is indeed “Faster, Higher, Stronger – Together”, as confirmed by the official website of the International Olympic Committee.
• Statement 2 is correct. Six new sports were added to the program for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics: baseball/softball, karate, skateboarding, sport climbing, and surfing.
• The name of the mascot for the 2020 Summer Olympics is Miraitowa, which is derived from the Japanese words “mirai” (future) and “towa” (eternity).
• The mascot represents both tradition and innovation, and was designed by Ryo Taniguchi.
• Tokyo previously hosted the Summer Olympics in 1964, but it is not the first Asian city to host the event twice.
• The honor goes to Seoul, South Korea, which hosted the Summer Olympics in 1988 and will host the Winter Olympics in 2022.