2 Minute Newscast: Top 5 2020 Favorites

(ATR) ATR's Greer Wilson shares the top five 2 Minute Newscast videos for 2020.

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(ATR) As 2020 comes to an end, ATR's Greer Wilson selects five of her favorite 2 Minute Newscasts of 2020. Check out the selections below.

1) Doha 2030 Aims To Impress

Doha 2030 Asian Games Bid Committee says it's ready to provide the ultimate Games experience in 2030 with sustainability at its core. The 2030 Asian Games Bid Committee wraps up a busy week after spending time in Doha, Qatar.

2) Netflix Releases "Rising Phoenix"

Netflix celebrates the highs and lows of the Paralympic movement in "Rising Phoenix". The documentary features many Paralympians along with a few familiar faces such as Prince Harry.

3) Tokyo 2020: Olympic Flame Lighting

Scant viewers for lighting of the flame for the Tokyo Olympics in Ancient Olympia in March.

4) US Olympic Marathon Trials

ATR's Greer Wilson was on the scene for the US Olympic Marathon Trials in Atlanta.

5) Olympic Day 2020

Olympians, athletes and fans worldwide united in celebration of the 126th anniversary of the IOC. While Olympic Day could not be celebrated traditionally due to Covid-19, Olympians gathered together to promote a day of activity in the world’s largest 24-hour digital workout.

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