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第20回国民体育大会 << 1965年(昭和40年) 10月24日 >> 2-4-187

20th National Athletic Meet Issued on October 24, 1965 (Showa 40)

20th National Athletic Meet Issued on October 24, 1965 (Showa 40) In October 1965, the 20th National Athletic Meet was held mainly in Gifu prefecture. Since the Tokyo Olympics were held the year before this tournament, many Olympic athletes participated in this tournament and became a hot topic.Stamps are issued in commemoration of this tournament, and are designed for gymnastics pommel horses and racewalking.