What is the Olympic logo for Tokyo 2020 and was it changed?
THE Olympic Games are finally set to get underway after a one-year delay due to the coronavirus pandemic. And as with all Games, Tokyo will have its own unique logo. The Tokyo 2020 logo is called the Harmonized Chequered Emblem. Organisers claim it combines traditional Japanese colours with the Olympics' 'Unity in Diversity' motto. A statement from Tokyo 2020 read: "Chequered patterns have been popular in countries around the world throughout history. "In Japan, the chequered pattern was known as ichimatsu moyo in the Edo period (1603-1867), and this chequered design in the traditional Japanese colour of indigo blue expresses a refined elegance and sophistication that exemplifies Japan. "Composed of three varieties of rectangular shapes, the design represents different countries, cultures and ways of thinking. "It incorporates the message of 'Unity in Diversity'. "It also expresses the fact that the Olympic and Paralympic Games seek to promote diversity as a platform to connect the world." Yes. The original logo was scrapped in 2015 following accusations of plagiarism. Japanese media reported that designer Kenjiro Sano admitted copying material online. Toshio Muto, director general of the Tokyo organising committee, told a news conference: "We're certain the two logos are different. "But we became aware of new things this weekend and there was a sense of crisis that we thought could not be ignored. 3 The original Tokyo 2020 logo was scrapped following accusations of plagiarism Credit: Getty Images  3 The logo was adjudged to have been too similar to that of the Theatre de Liege in Belgium Credit: Getty Images  "We have reached a conclusion that it would be only appropriate for us to drop the logo and develop a new emblem. "At this point, we have decided that the logo cannot gain public support." Belgian designer Olivier Debie claimed the logo was taken from his 2013 design for the Theatre de Liege emblem.