The long-awaited Tokyo Paralympics 2020 begin today, know everything there is to know about the Mascot for the marquee games
The opening ceremony starts at 4:30 pm IST(Indian Standard Time). Tokyo Paralympics 2020 will be from August 24 2021 to September 5, 2021. And just like Miraitowa, who was the Mascot for Tokyo Olympics 2020, the Mascot for the Tokyo Paralympics 2020 will be ‘Someity’. The Mascot must be super excited to welcome athletes from around the globe for the 1-month Paralympic joyride.
Who Is Someity, The Mascot Of Tokyo Paralympics 2020?
Someity is derived from the Japanese word ‘Someiyoshino’. Someiyoshino is an infamous type of Cherry Blossom that brings thousands of tourists every year, just to see the beauty of the Japanese Cherry Blossom. Someity is known for its mental and physical toughness. It is also identified as a powerful sensor for cherry blossom.
That is why many English- speaking admirers call Someity “so mighty”. It goes without saying that every Paralympian has to go through more challenges and obstacles than any other athlete. But Someity is here to express that anything is achievable if we are willing to do it.
Characteristics Of Someity
Someity is a person with cherry blossom material sensors and superpowers. It can transmit and get messages using the cherry blossom wires on the two sides of its face. It can likewise fly utilizing its ichimatsu-design cloth. It is generally calm, yet it can show incredible force when necessary. It represents Paralympic competitors that show superhuman force.
It has remarkable inner strength and it additionally worships nature. It can chat with stones and wind using its superpower. It can move things simply by glancing at them. It lives in the electronic world. It and can move openly there and the present world using the web.
Fun Fact About Someity
In the middle of December 2017 and February 2018, over 75% of the grade schools in Japan and various distant Japanese schools participated in a decision round and decided in favour of their preferred mascot figures with Someity reported as the winner on 22 July 2018.
India at Tokyo
Anurag Thakur, the Minister of Information and Broadcasting of India announced on August 3, 2021, that India will be sending 54 Sportspersons across 9 sports for Tokyo Paralympics 2020.