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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which country Unveils Mascots For 2020 Olympics And Paralympics?
A
Tokyo
B
South Africa
C
North America
D
Denmark
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Someity, the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics mascot, was unveiled to the world on February 28, 2018. The Tokyo 2020 Paralympic mascot’s name was revealed as Someity, (pronounced soh-may-tee) which comes from someiyoshino, a popular cherry blossom variety, and additionally echoes the English phrase “so mighty”.

Detailed explanation-2: -The mascot was chosen by children from more than 16, 000 Japanese elementary schools, domestic and abroad. It was designed by Fukuoka-based illustrator Taniguchi Ryo. Miraitowa is embossed with chequered patterns, which is also used in the Tokyo 2020 official logo.

Detailed explanation-3: -At the 125th IOC Session held on September 7, 2013, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Tokyo was selected to be the host city for the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Detailed explanation-4: -Meet Miraitowa and Someity, the mascots of the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games, respectively.

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