If you’re not familiar with the Japanese cult anime, Dragonball Z, go and brush up your cartoon knowledge on an urgent basis. You’re going to need it come 2020. 

The main character of Dragonball Z, Son Goku has been chosen as the ambassador for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. According to sources, Goku beat his counterpart, Pikachu and many other Pokemon species to bag the spot.

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In a bid to appeal to a younger audience, the Japanese character will feature on all the official Olympics 2020 merchandise, and has earned a place alongside icons like Mario, Naruto and Sailor Moon. We can’t wait for the awesomeness that will be the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.