Go for Gold brings Olympians, Paralympians, and other athletes into the local communities that are hosting Team USA during the Olympics and Paralympics. Dozens of cities are hosting training camps and have already welcomed visiting American superstars from the world of sports and entertainment.
Baseball Legend Ralph Bryant Visits Setagaya School
Nippon Professional Baseball legend Ralph Bryant spoke with students and parents in Setagaya and conducted a baseball practice session under the rubric of the Embassy's "Go For Gold" program. [More]
Olympic Champion Anthony Ervin Leads “Go for Gold” Swim Clinic
Olympic swimmer Anthony Ervin, who won gold medals at both the 2000 Sydney Games and the 2016 Rio Games, visited Setagaya to offer the local children some tips on swimming. [More]
Olympic Champion Katie Ledecky Promotes "Go for Gold" in Japan
It was all smiles this week when Katie Ledecky held a clinic for young Japanese swimmers at a pool in Tokyo’s Setagaya Ward, which is the official host town for Team USA in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. [More]
Ambassador William “Bill” Hagerty Launches “Go for Gold”
Ambassador Bill Hagerty attended Sports Day event at Sugekari Elementary School, Meguro, Tokyo, with his family and Tokyo Governor Koike. The event kicked off the Embassy's signature Olympics-related initiative, the “Go for Gold” campaign. [More]