5 things to know for Tokyo 2020 this week… (07/31/2020)
5 things to know for #Tokyo2020 this week…
Now in video:
1. Cosport USA’s refund application deadline for #Tokyo2020 ticket refunds is today. If you are unable to go next year, make sure you apply today.
2. Weight of Gold — if you have not seen it, it is a must watch to see the mental health challenges that athletes face in and out of competition cycles. Now streaming on HBO.
3. Giving Week & Team USA events. Today wraps up giving week (make sure to donate to Team USA’s COVID Athlete Assistance Fund) and an impressive slate of events from Team USA. In addition, AirBNB hosted a events with Olympic & Paralympic Athletes. https://lnkd.in/gMGvbjG
4. Sponsorship conflict’s resolved. SBJ revealed that major conflicts with the delay of #Tokyo2020 into 2021 have been resolved including outgoing airline United and incoming Delta. https://bit.ly/33k73fr
5. A piece of Summer Games nostalgia and look back at the 1932 Los Angeles Summer games included this quote: “so close together that only the motion pictures could finally establish” from the 100M finals https://bit.ly/3hVsQ0V
About Ken Hanscom:
Ken Hanscom is a veteran-fan of the Olympic Games and the recognized expert in ticketing, corporate sponsorships, traveling to and experiencing the Olympic Games. In his role as COO at TicketManager, during Rio 2016 & PyeongChang, Ken worked directly with the United States Olympic Committee, NBC Universal, Anheuser Busch, & Cartan Tours the authorized ticket reseller for 23 countries across the globe on their ticketing & corporate hospitality programs. While in Rio, Ken attended 30 events while guest blogging for the International Business Times, writing for USA Today, The Post Game, and appearing on TV with NBC, and ESPN Radio. Ken and his wife Ashley are also trustees of the United States Olympic & Paralympic Foundation (USOPF). For more information and interviews with Ken on the Olympics and the upcoming Tokyo 2020 games, connect via Twitter or directly at kenh@ticketmanger.com.
