The volunteer name for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics was decided and announced yesterday.
The names which were selected are;
Game Volunteer: Field Cast
City Volunteer: City Cast
Ah... I knew it.
The result is;
The total vote is 37,739.
Field Cast / City Cast 16,187
Games Anchor / City Anchor 5,688
Games Force / City Force 5,536
Shining Blue / Shining Blue Tokyo 10,328
I wrote before that the name candidates and my impression of them.
My article
Then, somewhat, the result ended up as I thought.
Although I hoped that "Field Cast / City Cast" wasn't selected, I predicted that these would become most popular among Japanese people.
I also mentioned that the words "Anchor" and "Force" were not familiar to Japanese people.
I've hit the nail on the head unfortunately. (<-- strange English?)
Tim kindly put his comment on my previous article about the naming. It seems that the word "Cast" is not an appropriate volunteer image for English native speakers.
I have said that "Cast" is like Disneyland. Also I heard that Japan's door-to-door delivery service company Yamato Transport has been using "Field Cast" for their delivery men. The TOCOG said that there is no problem in terms of trademark registration. That's the point? The same name as delivery men? It's the same that both jobs are very tough though.
until Tokyo Olympics
Jan 29, 2019
Jan 25, 2019
The branding of Tokyo 2020's test events
The brand name and logo for the test events have been revealed on the 23rd.
The brand name;
READY STEADY TOKYO
The logo;
What the name and the log express is here.
Although the word "steady" doesn't strike me so much, I hope the brand name makes sense for English speakers, or rather internationally.
The brand name;
READY STEADY TOKYO
The logo;
(frm: https://tokyo2020.org)
What the name and the log express is here.
Although the word "steady" doesn't strike me so much, I hope the brand name makes sense for English speakers, or rather internationally.
The number of the applicants - Final
I wrote here the other day that the TOCOG has announced that the number of applicants for volunteers and there were people who weren't able to complete their application due to system failure.
(the article)
Then, the TOCOG announced the final number of the applicants yesterday.
It's 204,680.
(the article)
Then, the TOCOG announced the final number of the applicants yesterday.
It's 204,680.
Jan 22, 2019
Allegations of bribery against the JOC President
The media has been reporting that French investigative authorities have been investigating allegations of bribery against Tusnekazu Takeda, the President of the JOC in 2020 Olympics bit.
I'm not sure what the fact is.
If the allegation was true, it would be an incredibly big problem, needless to say.
Always too much money moves around for Olympics, both legally and illegally.
I felt that there was few people here in Japan who thought he did something illegal.
However, his press conference is being criticized.
He just explained what's been going on so far and his innocence unilaterally, and then, the news conference lasted only 7 minutes. Any question wasn't accepted.
The details are here.
Hmm... actually, I've had a good impression of him. He seemed to be a nice person. So, although I can't say he did illegal or not, at least I don't think he is not a person who conducted such a press conference.
Then, I heard something.
When he announced that he would hold a news conference, the IOC told him not to do that. Hmm... But he had already announced. I guess that's why the news conference ended up like that?
He might have wanted to hold a more decent news conference.
Or, he might not be a person I thought.
By the way, the persons who allegedly received money are Lamine Diack and his son.
Lamine Diack is the ex-president of the IAAF and an ex-member of the IOC.
The money allegedly flew; Japan ---> the consulting firm which Japan used for 2020 Olympics bit ---> Lamine Diack's son ---> Lamine Diack's
Lamine Diack is...
He was prosecuted for bribery of 2016 Rio Olympics bit.
Also, the WADA reproted that he was involved in the cover-up of doping committed by Russian and Turkish athletes and got money in exchange for the cover-up.
What a money-tainted person!!
I'm not sure what the fact is.
If the allegation was true, it would be an incredibly big problem, needless to say.
Always too much money moves around for Olympics, both legally and illegally.
I felt that there was few people here in Japan who thought he did something illegal.
However, his press conference is being criticized.
He just explained what's been going on so far and his innocence unilaterally, and then, the news conference lasted only 7 minutes. Any question wasn't accepted.
The details are here.
Hmm... actually, I've had a good impression of him. He seemed to be a nice person. So, although I can't say he did illegal or not, at least I don't think he is not a person who conducted such a press conference.
Then, I heard something.
When he announced that he would hold a news conference, the IOC told him not to do that. Hmm... But he had already announced. I guess that's why the news conference ended up like that?
He might have wanted to hold a more decent news conference.
Or, he might not be a person I thought.
By the way, the persons who allegedly received money are Lamine Diack and his son.
Lamine Diack is the ex-president of the IAAF and an ex-member of the IOC.
The money allegedly flew; Japan ---> the consulting firm which Japan used for 2020 Olympics bit ---> Lamine Diack's son ---> Lamine Diack's
Lamine Diack is...
He was prosecuted for bribery of 2016 Rio Olympics bit.
Also, the WADA reproted that he was involved in the cover-up of doping committed by Russian and Turkish athletes and got money in exchange for the cover-up.
What a money-tainted person!!
Jan 20, 2019
The info of the Orientation for the Olympic Volunteer
I found the information of the volunteer orientation for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Although it's quite important info, I don't receive any mail or don't see any announcement on the MY Page. It was just listed in the news column on the website.
Isn't the place to post wrong?
Shouldn't this kind info be sent by email in the first place?
Actually, I have often had the feeling that...
at least regarding volunteer-related activities, the RWC2019 Organising Committee is much more organaized and doing more properly than the TOCOG.
What the TOCOG has been doing is vague and unclear, and sometimes sloppy.
I know the event scale is different though.
I wonder if the TOCOG is not sloppy and just the RWC2019 Organising Committee is doing too great?
I'm not sure because it's my first time working for an international sports event.
The information I've found includes the steps to the orientation with the orientation reservation manual (PDF file), the schedule, the venue, etc.
Is it OK that those information is posted just in the news column??
I think that many of the applicants haven't found it.
The orientation in Tokyo will be held from early in February to the end of May.
I also found some information in the Volunteer FAQ.
The TOCOG doesn't invite all the applicants. They say that they will invite necessary number of people plus expected number of refusers.
The TOCOG never mentions "lottery." They uses the word "matching." But I don't think they can check matching for all 200,000 applicants. I think that's why they keep the criteria unclear.
And what is more, they don't say anything about whether to inform the people who are not invited to the orientation, more than half of the applicants won't be invited though.
The RWC2019 Organising Committee clarified the lottery, informed both successful and unsuccessful applicants of the results, and often (too often, haha) sends us emails to give information.
Organizing committees have to be very organized. Otherwise... it takes a toll on athletes and stuff especially volunteers.
The following is a part of the article I wrote here regarding the 2018 PyeongChang Olympics.
Volunteers boycotted.
Due to crude working conditions, about 2,400 volunteers quit by 3rd February.
The remaining volunteers have requested the country’s Olympic committee to provide decent or basic working conditions.
And, in the end, over 100 volunteers boycotted the rehearsal for the opening ceremony.
Although it's quite important info, I don't receive any mail or don't see any announcement on the MY Page. It was just listed in the news column on the website.
Isn't the place to post wrong?
Shouldn't this kind info be sent by email in the first place?
Actually, I have often had the feeling that...
at least regarding volunteer-related activities, the RWC2019 Organising Committee is much more organaized and doing more properly than the TOCOG.
What the TOCOG has been doing is vague and unclear, and sometimes sloppy.
I know the event scale is different though.
I wonder if the TOCOG is not sloppy and just the RWC2019 Organising Committee is doing too great?
I'm not sure because it's my first time working for an international sports event.
The information I've found includes the steps to the orientation with the orientation reservation manual (PDF file), the schedule, the venue, etc.
Is it OK that those information is posted just in the news column??
I think that many of the applicants haven't found it.
The orientation in Tokyo will be held from early in February to the end of May.
I also found some information in the Volunteer FAQ.
The TOCOG doesn't invite all the applicants. They say that they will invite necessary number of people plus expected number of refusers.
The TOCOG never mentions "lottery." They uses the word "matching." But I don't think they can check matching for all 200,000 applicants. I think that's why they keep the criteria unclear.
And what is more, they don't say anything about whether to inform the people who are not invited to the orientation, more than half of the applicants won't be invited though.
The RWC2019 Organising Committee clarified the lottery, informed both successful and unsuccessful applicants of the results, and often (too often, haha) sends us emails to give information.
Organizing committees have to be very organized. Otherwise... it takes a toll on athletes and stuff especially volunteers.
The following is a part of the article I wrote here regarding the 2018 PyeongChang Olympics.
Volunteers boycotted.
Due to crude working conditions, about 2,400 volunteers quit by 3rd February.
The remaining volunteers have requested the country’s Olympic committee to provide decent or basic working conditions.
And, in the end, over 100 volunteers boycotted the rehearsal for the opening ceremony.
Jan 16, 2019
The outcome of the Interview Roadshow
As I wrote, I attended the Interview Roadshow for the Rugby World Cup 2019 Japan Volunteer a month ago.
Then finally, I received the outcome.
I logged in the My Page and found "Acceptance." Goody!!
I promptly received the mail which said "Welcome to "TEAM NO-SIDE."
It also informed the renewal of the volunteer site and its new URL.
However! it's impossible to access it! An error message I have never seen appears. I guess that it's not due to too much traffic but due to server setting or so.
Also, I received the mail about an Orientation held in March.
I wonder why, but it's an optional, not must-attended event. Optional orientation?
I'm going to attend it, I can't sign up for it so far because of the current website trouble though.
Anyway, I'm very happy becoming a member of the TEAM NO-SIDE!!
Then finally, I received the outcome.
I logged in the My Page and found "Acceptance." Goody!!
I promptly received the mail which said "Welcome to "TEAM NO-SIDE."
It also informed the renewal of the volunteer site and its new URL.
However! it's impossible to access it! An error message I have never seen appears. I guess that it's not due to too much traffic but due to server setting or so.
Also, I received the mail about an Orientation held in March.
I wonder why, but it's an optional, not must-attended event. Optional orientation?
I'm going to attend it, I can't sign up for it so far because of the current website trouble though.
Anyway, I'm very happy becoming a member of the TEAM NO-SIDE!!
Jan 12, 2019
Candidates of Volunteer Name
2 years between the volunteer application and the Tokyo 2020 Olympics is named "Volunteer Journey", which is described as "opportunities to meet other volunteer applicants that share the same ambition and spirit, and the solidarity as a team member will grow stronger."
It's also described that the important first step in the Volunteer Journey" is to name the Games Volunteer.
It will be decided by a vote of the volunteer applicants.
There are 4 naming candidates.
Game Volunteer: Field Cast
City Volunteer: City Cast
Game Volunteer: Games Anchor
City Volunteer: City Anchor
Game Volunteer: Games Force
City Volunteer: City Force
Game Volunteer: Shining Blue
City Volunteer: Shining Blue Tokyo
The meaning and the intention f each naming is here.
Hmm... my impression is;
"Field Cast" sounds quite ordinary and is like Disneyland?
The word "Anchor" is less familiar to Japanese people. "Force" might be the same.
And so, I voted "Shining Blue", it's quite a novel name though.
"Shining Blue" is based on indigo blue color used for the Tokyo 2020 Games emblem.
The result will be released at the end of this month.
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For reference;
At the RWC 2019 Japan, the name of the Volunteer Program (not volunteer, but the program) is "NO-SIDE."
There is the program emblem.
It's also described that the important first step in the Volunteer Journey" is to name the Games Volunteer.
It will be decided by a vote of the volunteer applicants.
There are 4 naming candidates.
Game Volunteer: Field Cast
City Volunteer: City Cast
Game Volunteer: Games Anchor
City Volunteer: City Anchor
Game Volunteer: Games Force
City Volunteer: City Force
Game Volunteer: Shining Blue
City Volunteer: Shining Blue Tokyo
The meaning and the intention f each naming is here.
Hmm... my impression is;
"Field Cast" sounds quite ordinary and is like Disneyland?
The word "Anchor" is less familiar to Japanese people. "Force" might be the same.
And so, I voted "Shining Blue", it's quite a novel name though.
"Shining Blue" is based on indigo blue color used for the Tokyo 2020 Games emblem.
The result will be released at the end of this month.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
For reference;
At the RWC 2019 Japan, the name of the Volunteer Program (not volunteer, but the program) is "NO-SIDE."
There is the program emblem.
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