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Komazawa Olympic Park located on land in both Meguro and Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan, is a sports facility that was constructed for the 1964 Summer Olympics. Approximately 90% of the park's area is in Setagaya Ward, with the remaining 10% being in Meguro Ward.The park includes an outdoor athletic and soccer venue, the Komazawa Olympic Park Stadium, the Komazawa Gymnasium and multiple additional soccer, baseball, swimming, tennis, jogging and cycling facilities.HistoryThe area was the "Tokyo Golf Club". Emperor Hirohito played golf there with King George V of England. It was developed into the main venue of the 1940 Summer Olympics, which were cancelled due to World War II. In 1953 it became the base of the Toei Flyers baseball team. From 1962 preparations for the 1964 Olympics began.