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Japanese Para-Sports Association (Japan)

日本障がい者スポーツ協会

image by Zachary Harden, 23 July 2018

Introduction
Description
Former flag
National Disabled Sports Festival

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Introduction

The Japanese Para-Sports Association was founded in 1965, a year after the 1964 Paralympics were held in Tokyo. It is the umbrella organization for all Parasports in Japan and is the parent organization of the Japanese Paralympic Committee.
Zachary Harden, 23 July 2018

Description

The flag is white with their "Communication Mark"; this mark was unveiled in 2015 during the 50th anniversary celebration for the JPSA. The mark is red to show a firebird and the flames of desire and inspiration for athletes to move forward into the future. (Source)
Zachary Harden, 23 July 2018

Former flag

image by Zachary Harden, 23 July 2018

The former flag of the Japanese Para-Sports Association was used as the logo of the 1964 Paralympics and continues to be the symbol-mark of the organization after the adoption of the 2015 logo. The dove represents love and the formation of the wheels and spokes show the letter "V", the sign and call for victory. The rings/spokes also represent the people of the world. For the flag, this symbol is on a green background. (Source)
Zachary Harden, 23 July 2018

National Disabled Sports Festival

image by Zachary Harden, 23 July 2018

The National Disabled Sports Festival (全国障害者スポーツ大会) is similar to the Kokutai in scope but was adapted for Paraathletes. The logo consists of a formation of "21" and shows athletes racing, flying and swimming. The four colors showcase the regions of Japan and also four elements (Hokkaido - Blue (ocean), Honshu - Green (Earth), Shikoku - Yellow (light), Kyushu and Okinawa - Red (Sun)). The interlocking of the elements shows deep cooperation with the athletes and the country at large. (Source) As for the flag, this symbol is on a white background.
Zachary Harden, 23 July 2018