In Pictures: Tokyo Olympics 2020 opening ceremony

The Olympics opening ceremony lacked the usual glitz with fewer than 1,000 people in attendance, but it marked a coming together of the world, with an audience of hundreds of millions around the globe tuning in to watch the start of the greatest show in sport.

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Jul 24, 2021, 10:04 AM
Published
Jul 23, 2021, 11:56 PM
Fireworks seen from outside Tokyo Olympic Stadium during the opening ceremony on July 23, 2021. PHOTO: REUTERS
Naomi Osaka is seen after lighting the Olympic Cauldon during the opening ceremony in Tokyo on July 23, 2021. PHOTO: EPA-EFE
The Olympic torch is seen during the opening ceremony on July 23, 2021. PHOTO: REUTERS
Athletes from Singapore during the opening ceremony of the Olympics on July 23, 2021. PHOTO: REUTERS
Fireworks exploding during the opening ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics on July 23, 2021. PHOTO: REUTERS
Athletes gather during the opening ceremony at the Tokyo Olympic Stadium on July 23, 2021. PHOTO: REUTERS
Japanese Paralympic athlete Tsuchida Wakako after holding the Olympic torch during the opening ceremony on July 23, 2021. PHOTO: REUTERS
A performance during the opening ceremony. PHOTO: REUTERS
Performers take part in the Olympics opening ceremony. PHOTO: REUTERS
Fireworks go off during the opening ceremony. PHOTO: REUTERS
Dancers perform at the Olympic Stadium during the opening ceremony. PHOTO: NYTIMES
Performers take part in the opening ceremony. PHOTO: REUTERS
Performers are seen during the opening ceremony. PHOTO: REUTERS
Athletes from Japan during the opening ceremony in Tokyo on July 23, 2021. PHOTO: REUTERS
A view of empty seats inside the stadium during the opening ceremony. PHOTO: REUTERS
Performers seen next to the Olympic rings during the opening ceremony. PHOTO: REUTERS
A general view inside the stadium during the opening ceremony. PHOTO: REUTERS
Athletes from the American contingent enter the Tokyo National Stadium during the opening ceremony on July 23, 2021. PHOTO: REUTERS
The Tokyo 2020 Olympics flag and logo are seen during the opening ceremony. PHOTO: REUTERS
Fireworks over Olympic Stadium as dancers perform during the opening ceremony. PHOTO: NYTIMES
The Tokyo 2020 Olympics flag and logo are seen during the opening ceremony. PHOTO: REUTERS
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