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Triggered by the former Assassination of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Sports fans around the world used social media to remember one of the most beloved moments of foreign leaders on the world’s largest stage.
During the closing ceremony of 2016 Rio Summer OlympicsA video was played showing that Prime Minister Abe was late in accepting a formal takeover as Japan was planning to host the next tournament in Tokyo.
Suddenly he transformed into Nintendo’s iconic video game character, Super Mario, and jumped into the classic green pipe. After that, he appeared on the stage dressed as Mario, and a big applause arose.
Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was assassinated during a campaign speech, confirmed by hospital officials
“Honestly, [Tokyo Olympic Organizing Committee head Yoshiro] The first thing Mori came up with was [of appearing at the closing ceremony dressed as Super Mario]I didn’t like it [laughs]”Prime Minister Abe said in 2020. Via Japan Today.. “Is it really okay for the Prime Minister to dress up like Mario?” I wanted to avoid the politicization of the Olympics as much as possible. It’s a 20-hour flight to Rio. ”
However, in response to the reaction of the crowd, Prime Minister Abe was pleased with his decision.
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“When I appeared at the stadium, the applause was awesome. Then at an international conference, world leaders said,” I saw you dressed as Mario! ” .. “
Prime Minister Abe has made great achievements in securing the Olympic Games in Japan. He assured IOC members at the time that the collapse of the three reactors due to the 2011 earthquake and tsunami was “under control.”
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67-year-old Abe was assassinated in a shooting while giving a speech on the streets of Nara on Friday morning. Male suspect arrested Apparently a homemade gun was confiscated at the scene. Tetsuya Yamagami (41) confirmed by the Nara Prefectural Police.
Fox News’ Brie Stimson and The Associated Press contributed to this report.