THE opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics began yesterday in a nearly empty stadium after a year-long pandemic postponement and a build-up marred by scandal and controversy.
The ceremony took place without spectators in front of several hundred dignitaries including Emperor Naruhito of Japan, French President Emmanuel Macron and US First Lady Jill Biden. – July 24, 2021.
Malaysia’s flag bearer Lee Zii Jia and the delegation parade during the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics, at the Olympic Stadium in Tokyo. – AFP pic, July 24, 2021.Performers assemble the Olympic Rings during the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics, at the Olympic Stadium in Tokyo. – AFP pic, July 24, 2021.Fireworks light up the sky over the Olympic Stadium during the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics. – AFP pic, July 24, 2021.An overview shows performers and athlete delegations taking part in the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics, at the Olympic Stadium in Tokyo. – AFP pic, July 24, 2021.Drones fly to form an image of the Earth in the sky over the Olympic Stadium during the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics. – AFP pic, July 24, 2021.Fireworks light up the sky over the Olympic Stadium during the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics. – AFP pic, July 24, 2021.Fireworks explode in the sky during opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics at the Olympic Stadium. - AFP pic, July 24, 2021.People watch fireworks during the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics next to the Olympic Stadium in Tokyo. – AFP pic, July 24, 2021.Police officers gesture towards protesters protesting against the Tokyo Olympics outside the Olympic Stadium during the opening ceremony. – AFP pic, July 24, 2021.
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