All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan’s largest 5-Star airline for seven consecutive years, has signed an agreement today with the Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games to become a “Supporting Partner” of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Torch Relay.
In this role, ANA will promote the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Torch Relay and work to build domestic excitement for the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 which is set to begin one year from now. In addition, ANA will be working with Japan Airlines Co., Ltd. (JAL) to transport the Olympic flame from Greece to Japan. Japan’s leading airlines will collaborate in the effort to bring and spread the Olympic spirit to all over Japan as the Olympic flame travels through 47 prefectures over 121 days.
“All of Japan is looking forward to welcoming the world to Tokyo next summer for the Olympic and Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020,” said Yuji Hirako, President and CEO of ANA. “ANA has always served as an ambassador for Japanese hospitality and culture, and we are honored that our airline is able to serve as a Supporting Partner, sharing the human spirit of unity and friendliness during this spectacular event.”
As Supporting Partner of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Torch Relay, ANA will do everything in its capacity to support the Tokyo 2020 Organising Committee and to ensure that the Olympic GamesTokyo 2020 will be a memorable experience for everyone involved, from the athletes to the fans and the spectators.
