Tokyo 2020 torch relay
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The Tokyo 2020 torch relay was the ceremonial journey of the Olympic flame across Japan leading up to the Tokyo 2020 Summer Games, symbolizing peace, hope, and the start of the Olympic festivities.
All labels observed (4)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Tokyo 2020 Olympic Torch Relay | 2 |
| Tokyo 2020 Olympic torch | 1 |
| Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Torch Relay | 1 |
| Tokyo 2020 torch relay canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T3173679 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Tokyo 2020 torch relay Context triple: [Paris 2024 torch relay, follows, Tokyo 2020 torch relay]
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Paris 2024 torch relay
The Paris 2024 torch relay is the ceremonial journey of the Olympic flame across France and select territories leading up to the 2024 Summer Games in Paris.
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London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay
The London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay was a nationwide journey of the Olympic Flame across the United Kingdom, leading up to the London 2012 Summer Games and engaging communities in the celebration of the event.
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C.
Asian Games torch relay
The Asian Games torch relay is a ceremonial journey in which a symbolic flame is carried across various locations in Asia to build excitement and unity ahead of the Asian Games.
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Olympic flame
The Olympic flame is a ceremonial fire, traditionally lit in Olympia, Greece and carried by relay to the host city, symbolizing the continuity, peace, and spirit of the Olympic Games.
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2020 Summer Olympics
The 2020 Summer Olympics were an international multi-sport event held in Tokyo, Japan, uniquely marked by a one-year postponement due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Tokyo 2020 torch relay Target entity description: The Tokyo 2020 torch relay was the ceremonial journey of the Olympic flame across Japan leading up to the Tokyo 2020 Summer Games, symbolizing peace, hope, and the start of the Olympic festivities.
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A.
Paris 2024 torch relay
The Paris 2024 torch relay is the ceremonial journey of the Olympic flame across France and select territories leading up to the 2024 Summer Games in Paris.
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B.
London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay
The London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay was a nationwide journey of the Olympic Flame across the United Kingdom, leading up to the London 2012 Summer Games and engaging communities in the celebration of the event.
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C.
Asian Games torch relay
The Asian Games torch relay is a ceremonial journey in which a symbolic flame is carried across various locations in Asia to build excitement and unity ahead of the Asian Games.
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Olympic flame
The Olympic flame is a ceremonial fire, traditionally lit in Olympia, Greece and carried by relay to the host city, symbolizing the continuity, peace, and spirit of the Olympic Games.
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2020 Summer Olympics
The 2020 Summer Olympics were an international multi-sport event held in Tokyo, Japan, uniquely marked by a one-year postponement due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (45)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Olympic torch relay
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sporting event ceremony ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs |
Tokyo 2020 Olympic Torch Relay
ⓘ
linked to:
Tokyo 2020 torch relay
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| associatedWith |
Olympic flame
ⓘ
Tokyo 2020 Summer Games ⓘ
linked to:
2020 Summer Olympics
|
| category |
2020 Summer Olympics events
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Olympic Games ceremonies ⓘ torch relays in Japan ⓘ |
| continent | Asia ⓘ |
| country | Japan ⓘ |
| endLocation |
Tokyo, Japan
ⓘ
linked to:
Tokyo
|
| endVenue | Japan National Stadium ⓘ |
| feature |
COVID‑19 related restrictions and adjustments
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domestic relay across all 47 prefectures of Japan ⓘ participation of thousands of torchbearers ⓘ use of low‑carbon hydrogen fuel in some segments ⓘ |
| followedBy | Paris 2024 torch relay ⓘ |
| hasAspect |
ceremonial journey of the Olympic flame
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community participation ⓘ public celebration events along the route ⓘ |
| hostCity | Tokyo ⓘ |
| mediaCoverageBy |
Japanese broadcasters
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international sports media ⓘ |
| motto | Hope Lights Our Way ⓘ |
| organizer |
International Olympic Committee
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Tokyo 2020 Organising Committee ⓘ |
| partOf | 2020 Summer Olympics ⓘ |
| precededBy |
Rio 2016 torch relay
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linked to:
Rio 2016 Olympic Torch Relay
|
| purpose |
to bring the Olympic flame to the Tokyo 2020 opening ceremony
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to promote Olympic values across Japan ⓘ to symbolize peace and hope ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
Olympic torch relay tradition
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Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Torch Relay ⓘ
linked to:
Tokyo 2020 torch relay
|
| routeCountry |
Greece
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Japan ⓘ |
| startLocation | Olympia, Greece ⓘ |
| symbolizes |
hope
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peace ⓘ recovery from disasters ⓘ start of the Olympic Games ⓘ |
| theme | Hope Lights Our Way ⓘ |
| torchDesignTheme | Hope Lights Our Way ⓘ |
| torchMaterial | recycled aluminum from temporary housing units used after the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake ⓘ |
| torchShape | cherry blossom motif ⓘ |
| uses |
Tokyo 2020 Olympic torch
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linked to:
Tokyo 2020 torch relay
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How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Tokyo 2020 torch relay Description of subject: The Tokyo 2020 torch relay was the ceremonial journey of the Olympic flame across Japan leading up to the Tokyo 2020 Summer Games, symbolizing peace, hope, and the start of the Olympic festivities.
Referenced by (5)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
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linked to: Tokyo 2020 torch relay