IPC chief praises Tokyo Paralympics legacy during meeting with Governor Koike

International Paralympic Committee President Andrew Parsons met with Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike to review the legacy of the 2021 Paralympic Games. Touring Ariake Arena, the venue for wheelchair basketball, Parsons praised Tokyo’s ability to stage the event despite pandemic challenges, saying it set a standard for other cities. He interacted with two teenage male athletes who took up the sport after Japan earned a silver medal in Tokyo.

Koike highlighted the arena’s accessible features and provided information on the Deaflympics that took place in the capital last year. Both officials agreed to deepen ties between the IPC and Tokyo and to raise public awareness of parasports. The discussion underscored the city’s intent to leverage the Games’ infrastructure for ongoing inclusion initiatives.