The IFF hopes that this recognition will help allow floorball to become a part of the 2020 Summer Olympics.
Tokyo Big Sight is a planned venue for the 2020 Summer Olympics and will host wrestling, fencing and taekwondo events, in addition to serving as the main broadcasting center and press center for the Games.
The Azerbaijani-Georgian coalition was doubted by some due to Azerbaijan's preference for a successful Baku bid for the 2020 Summer Olympics.
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Also, it will be the first tournament since the 46th edition, which final was held at Komazawa Olympic Park Stadium in Tokyo in 15 January 1967, that the final match will not be held at National Stadium in Tokyo due to major renovations of the National Stadium scheduled in preparation for 2020 Summer Olympics.
He might be considered to become a mascot for the 2020 Summer Olympics if Tokyo wins the bid, however, his name and outfit will have to be changed.
Prior to the host city election, FC Barcelona's Lionel Messi pledged his support for Madrid's bid for the 2020 Summer Olympics.