HELLENIC POST (Greece) issued two miniature sheets (MS) on 2 June 2021 to commemorate the XXXII Olympics held in Tokyo (23 July to 8 August 2021). The MS first day covers included Kano Jigoro and a painting of the game of Hanetsuki and badminton birdie.
The 2.40 Euro miniature sheet shows Kano Jigoro (1860-1938) founder of Judo. He represented Japan at the Olympic Games between 1912 and 1936. Judo was first introduced at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics. The MS also features a view of Tokyo communication tower with fireworks. Print run was 20,000.
The second 2.40 Euro miniature sheet features a painting of the game of Hanetsuki and badminton birdie. Print run was 20,000.
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