Games Financial Summary
Games Financial Summary (Published 30 January 2026)
The Japanese Federation of the Deaf, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government(TMG), and the Tokyo Sport Benefits Corporation have compiled the financial summary for the 25th Summer Deaflympics Tokyo 2025 as of 30 January 2026.
Overview
- While ensuring the service levels required for the successful operation of the Games, Tokyo 2025 specific initiatives ‐ such as enhanced transportation services and hospitality ‐ have been implemented.
- Through efforts to refine planning and increase in‐house operations, as well as the impact of bid saving on the contract, total expenditures are now projected to be 10 billion yen, compared to the originally planned 13 billion yen.
- Contributions from the national government, donations and sponsorships, and various subsidies are expected to meet the planned levels.
- Further review will continue, and the final accounts will be compiled in due course.
Expenditures
| Item | Planed | Updated Projection |
|---|---|---|
| Temporary facilities,etc. | 0.5 billion Yen | 0.2 billion Yen＜▲0.3＞ |
| Transport, etc. | 1.5 billion Yen | 2 billion Yen＜＋0.5＞ |
| Operation expenses | 7 billion Yen | 5.5 billion Yen＜▲1.5＞ |
| Management and Games Promotion | 3 billion Yen | 2.3 billion Yen＜▲0.7＞ |
| Reserve Fund | 1 billion Yen | －＜▲1＞ |
| Total | 13 billion Yen | 10 billion Yen ＜▲3＞ |
Key Points
Enhanced Initiatives Unique to the Tokyo 2025
- In athlete transportation, to shorten waiting times and reduce the burden on athletes during travel, bus timetables were finely adjusted in line with the games schedule, and the necessary number of buses was secured for operation.
- To create an environment where athletes can focus on their games, supplementary food items—such as prepared bread, energy bars, bananas, cup noodles, and cup soups—were provided at competition venues and the Deaflympics Square, in addition to meals arranged by each delegation.
- To support delegations during their stay, dedicated service desks were set up at official accommodations, offering assistance during check-in and check-out, as well as complimentary laundry services.
- To ensure smooth and reliable communication with delegations, liaisons accompanied each national team to support information sharing and respond to inquiries.
- In addition, various goods and services—such as staff uniforms, operational vehicles, and SIM cards for delegations—were provided by sponsors, enhancing the services of the Games while helping to reduce costs.
Cost saving Measures
- Various plans were refined through consultations with the International Committee of Sports for the Deaf (ICSD) and coordination with related organizations, and certain operations were internalized to enable efficient management.
- Cost reductions were achieved through integrated procurement—such as placing orders collectively for the entire Games rather than by individual venues—and through competitive bidding based on proper contract procedures, resulting in bid saving on the contract.
- Reserve funds allocated for emergency responses remained unused.
Revenue
| Item | Planed | Updated Projection |
|---|---|---|
| TMG | 10 billion Yen | 7 billion Yen＜▲3＞ |
| National Government | 2 billion Yen | 2 billion Yen＜ － ＞ |
| Corporate sponsorships, donations, and various grants | 1 billion Yen | 1 billion Yen＜ － ＞ |
| Total | 13 billion Yen | 10 billion Yen＜▲3＞ |
Key Points
- Contributions from the national government, donations and sponsorships, as well as various grants, are expected to be in line with the original plan.
Scale of the Games (Planned Budget) (26 December 2023)
Based on the principles outlined in the “Games Foundation Plan," the necessary funding required for the Games success, the creation of a lasting legacy and achieving a symbiotic society has been compiled (as of December 2023).
