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in Laberecke 23.03.2019 04:28
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RIO DE JANEIRO -- Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike expects the 2020 Paralympics to make Japans capital more accessible to people with disabilities.Narrow roadways and drways will be widened. More ramps and railing can be installed, and other physical changes can be made.But shes also advocating for another type of fix.Barrier-free facilities are by all means important, but I believe that a barrier-free mind is equally vital, Koike said in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday, a day before she receives the Paralympic flag -- and four weeks after she tk possession of the Olympic flag.Tokyos first female governor, Koike was elected two months ago and is pushing several Olympic-related agendas: Keeping down soaring costs, focusing on the environment, and talking up a womens rights agenda.Add a Paralympic agenda to that list: Making Tokyo easier to navigate for people in wheelchairs, on crutches or with vision problems. Any improvement here could also make life easier for Japans 75-and-over population, which is predicted to reach 25 percent of the population in 2025.We have developed roads that are t narrow, she said. This is a legacy of Tokyo. Furthermore, the drways are not wide, the ceilings are low in some typical housing. As we welcome athletes as well as spectators from all over the world at the venues, we must overcome these challenges.Koike said expanding some of Tokyos narrow roads, often shared by cars and pedestrians and without sidewalks, means removing utility poles and placing the power lines underground.Going toward the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games, Id like to expand the width of the roads by doing away with the utility poles so we can provide accessibility to everyone, Koike said.Paralympic organizers are expecting big things from Tokyo, although, on the field in Rio, Japan had failed to win a gold medal through competition on Friday. 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The shock trade - designed to create much-needed space in the Hawks salary cap - will provide an immediate bst to the Eagles midfield but also paves the way for 34-year-old Mitchell to eventually serve as an assistant coach under gd mate Adam Simpson. His leadership and fty smarts will be invaluable for rising Eagles midfielders Dom Sheed and Liam Duggan.* Fremantle.:A long overdue list rebuild lks to be going well so far. The Dockers would be stoked with the generous No.23 compensation pick they received for trading free agent Chris Mayne to Collingwd. Fremantle went on to use the selection on classy Hawthorn winger Brad Hill, who will be reunited with brother Stephen. They also secured long-time forward target Cam McCarthy from Greater Western Sydney and could bst their key position stocks further, with Western Bulldogs defenders Marcus Adams and Joel Hamling a chance to return to WA.* St Kilda: Jack Steele and Koby Stevens arent huge names but theyll add depth to the Saints midfield and offer handy support to stars Jack Steven and David Armitage. Importantly, the Saints wont have to give up much. Steele was traded from Greater Western Sydney in exchange for a future second-round selection, while Stevens is out of contract at the Western Bulldogs and lks likely to depart for a late pick. West Coast free agent Mitch Brown could potentially add to their key defensive stocks.LOSERS* Hawthorn: Securing Sydneys Tom Mitchell is undoubtedly a plus, and they could yet secure Gold Coast gun Jaeger OMeara.dddddddddddd But at what cost? Coach Alistair Clarksons decision to nudge four-time premiership star Sam Mitchell out the dr was shocking enough for Hawks fans. Then it emerged he had made similar overtures to another loyal servant in Jordan Lewis. The Hawks have declared Lewis a required player but a trade to Melbourne cant be ruled out. Supporters will have high expectations for OMeara who hasnt played in the AFL since 2014.* Collingwd: On the face of it, the Magpies have ticked the boxes after securing free agent trade targets Chris Mayne from Fremantle and North Melbournes Daniel Wells. But they didnt come cheap. Wells is reported to have been offered $1.8 milion over three years, while Mayne signed a four-year deal worth close to $2 million despite signs his best ftball is behind him. Retired Collingwd star Dane Swan questioned why the Magpies would recruit 31-year-old Wells when they have let go several older players.* Port Adelaide. The Power are another team desperately lking to clear space in their salary cap so they can rebuild their list after missing the finals for a second-straight year. Vice-captain Hamish Hartlett is one of about a dozen players understd to have been put up as trade bait despite being only one year into a five-year contract. With coach Ken Hinkley speaking of the need for bold list management decisions, ending the trade period without substantial changes would be disastrous for Port. ' ' '

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