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Tokyo Olympics: Best images from an Opening Ceremony like no other

  • <p>A man takes pictures of the fireworks lighting up the sky over the Olympic Stadium during the opening ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. (Photo by STR/JIJI PRESS/AFP via Getty Images)</p>
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    A man takes pictures of the fireworks lighting up the sky over the Olympic Stadium during the opening ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. (Photo by STR/JIJI PRESS/AFP via Getty Images)

  • <p>Fireworks illuminate over the National Stadium during the opening ceremony of the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Shuji Kajiyama)</p>
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    Fireworks illuminate over the National Stadium during the opening ceremony of the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Shuji Kajiyama)

  • <p>Dancers perform during the opening ceremony in the Olympic Stadium at the 2020 Summer Olympics. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)</p>
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    Dancers perform during the opening ceremony in the Olympic Stadium at the 2020 Summer Olympics. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)

  • <p>TOKYO, JAPAN - JULY 23: Flag bearers Miranda Ayim and Nathan Hirayama of Team Canada lead their team during the Opening Ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on July 23, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Getty Images)</p>
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    TOKYO, JAPAN - JULY 23: Flag bearers Miranda Ayim and Nathan Hirayama of Team Canada lead their team during the Opening Ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on July 23, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Getty Images)

  • <p>Misia performs during the Japan flag raising during the opening ceremony in the Olympic Stadium. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)</p>
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    Misia performs during the Japan flag raising during the opening ceremony in the Olympic Stadium. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

  • <p>Tonga's flag bearers Malia Paseka (L) and Pita Taufatofua lead the delegation during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games opening ceremony's parade of athletes. (Photo by HANNAH MCKAY/AFP via Getty Images)</p>
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    Tonga's flag bearers Malia Paseka (L) and Pita Taufatofua lead the delegation during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games opening ceremony's parade of athletes. (Photo by HANNAH MCKAY/AFP via Getty Images)

  • <p>Members of Kenya's delegation parade during the opening ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. (Photo by Andrej ISAKOVIC / AFP) (Photo by ANDREJ ISAKOVIC/AFP via Getty Images)</p>
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    Members of Kenya's delegation parade during the opening ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. (Photo by Andrej ISAKOVIC / AFP) (Photo by ANDREJ ISAKOVIC/AFP via Getty Images)

  • <p>A performer cycles during the opening ceremony in the Olympic Stadium at the 2020 Summer Olympics. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)</p>
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    A performer cycles during the opening ceremony in the Olympic Stadium at the 2020 Summer Olympics. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

  • <p>Maskless flag bearers Kanykei Kubanychbekova and Denis Petrashov lead Team Kyrgyzstan. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)</p>
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    Maskless flag bearers Kanykei Kubanychbekova and Denis Petrashov lead Team Kyrgyzstan. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

  • <p>An athlete from Team Qatar is seen during the Opening Ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. (Photo by Hannah McKay - Pool/Getty Images)</p>
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    An athlete from Team Qatar is seen during the Opening Ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. (Photo by Hannah McKay - Pool/Getty Images)

  • <p>Performers take part in the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics at the National Stadium. (Photo by Amin Mohammad Jamali/Getty Images)</p>
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    Performers take part in the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics at the National Stadium. (Photo by Amin Mohammad Jamali/Getty Images)

  • <p>More lights. (Photo by Amin Mohammad Jamali/Getty Images)</p>
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    More lights. (Photo by Amin Mohammad Jamali/Getty Images)

  • <p>One of the opening shows of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. (Photo by Tom Weller/DeFodi Images via Getty Images)</p>
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    One of the opening shows of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. (Photo by Tom Weller/DeFodi Images via Getty Images)

  • <p>More performers are seen during the Opening Ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. (Photo by Bai Yu/CHINASPORTS/VCG via Getty Images)</p>
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    More performers are seen during the Opening Ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. (Photo by Bai Yu/CHINASPORTS/VCG via Getty Images)

  • <p>An overview shows the Olympic flag being carried onto the field of play during the opening ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, at the Olympic Stadium, in Tokyo, on July 23, 2021. (Photo by François-Xavier MARIT / AFP) (Photo by FRANCOIS-XAVIER MARIT/AFP via Getty Images)</p>
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    An overview shows the Olympic flag being carried onto the field of play during the opening ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, at the Olympic Stadium, in Tokyo, on July 23, 2021. (Photo by François-Xavier MARIT / AFP) (Photo by FRANCOIS-XAVIER MARIT/AFP via Getty Images)

  • <p>An overview shows the Olympic flag being carried during the opening ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, at the Olympic Stadium, in Tokyo, on July 23, 2021. (Photo by Antonin THUILLIER / AFP) (Photo by ANTONIN THUILLIER/AFP via Getty Images)</p>
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    An overview shows the Olympic flag being carried during the opening ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, at the Olympic Stadium, in Tokyo, on July 23, 2021. (Photo by Antonin THUILLIER / AFP) (Photo by ANTONIN THUILLIER/AFP via Getty Images)

  • <p>A view shows empty seats in the stadium during the opening ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, at the Olympic Stadium in Tokyo, on July 23, 2021. (Photo by Leon Neal / POOL / AFP) (Photo by LEON NEAL/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)</p>
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    A view shows empty seats in the stadium during the opening ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, at the Olympic Stadium in Tokyo, on July 23, 2021. (Photo by Leon Neal / POOL / AFP) (Photo by LEON NEAL/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

  • <p>TOKYO, JAPAN - JULY 23: A general view of the Olympic Stadium as athletes parade during the opening ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan on July 23, 2021. (Photo by Elif Ozturk Ãzgoncu/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)</p>
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    TOKYO, JAPAN - JULY 23: A general view of the Olympic Stadium as athletes parade during the opening ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan on July 23, 2021. (Photo by Elif Ozturk Ãzgoncu/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

  • <p>TOKYO, JAPAN - JULY 23: Flag bearers Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and Ricardo Brown of Team Jamaica take part in the Parade of Nations during the Opening Ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on July 23, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Wei Zheng/CHINASPORTS/VCG via Getty Images)</p>
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    Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Opening Ceremony

    TOKYO, JAPAN - JULY 23: Flag bearers Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and Ricardo Brown of Team Jamaica take part in the Parade of Nations during the Opening Ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on July 23, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Wei Zheng/CHINASPORTS/VCG via Getty Images)

  • <p>TOKYO, JAPAN - JULY 23: Flag bearers Mireia Belmonte and Saul Craviotto of Team Spain take part in the Parade of Nations during the Opening Ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on July 23, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Wei Zheng/CHINASPORTS/VCG via Getty Images)</p>
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    TOKYO, JAPAN - JULY 23: Flag bearers Mireia Belmonte and Saul Craviotto of Team Spain take part in the Parade of Nations during the Opening Ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on July 23, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Wei Zheng/CHINASPORTS/VCG via Getty Images)

  • <p>Portugal's delegation parade during the opening ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, at the Olympic Stadium, in Tokyo, on July 23, 2021. (Photo by Martin BUREAU / AFP) (Photo by MARTIN BUREAU/AFP via Getty Images)</p>
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    Portugal's delegation parade during the opening ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, at the Olympic Stadium, in Tokyo, on July 23, 2021. (Photo by Martin BUREAU / AFP) (Photo by MARTIN BUREAU/AFP via Getty Images)

  • <p>France's flag bearers Clarisse Agbegnenou (L) and Samir Ait Said (C) lead their delegation as they parade during the opening ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, at the Olympic Stadium, in Tokyo, on July 23, 2021. (Photo by Odd ANDERSEN / AFP) (Photo by ODD ANDERSEN/AFP via Getty Images)</p>
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    France's flag bearers Clarisse Agbegnenou (L) and Samir Ait Said (C) lead their delegation as they parade during the opening ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, at the Olympic Stadium, in Tokyo, on July 23, 2021. (Photo by Odd ANDERSEN / AFP) (Photo by ODD ANDERSEN/AFP via Getty Images)

  • <p>Brazil's flag bearer Bruno Mossa Rezende and Brazil's flag bearer Ketleyn Quadros delegation parade during the opening ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, at the Olympic Stadium, in Tokyo, on July 23, 2021. (Photo by Ben STANSALL / AFP) (Photo by BEN STANSALL/AFP via Getty Images)</p>
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    Brazil's flag bearer Bruno Mossa Rezende and Brazil's flag bearer Ketleyn Quadros delegation parade during the opening ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, at the Olympic Stadium, in Tokyo, on July 23, 2021. (Photo by Ben STANSALL / AFP) (Photo by BEN STANSALL/AFP via Getty Images)

  • <p>TOKYO, JAPAN JULY 23, 2021: Delegation from the United States takes part in the Parade of Nations at the opening ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympic Games at the National Stadium. Tokyo was to host the 2020 Summer Olympics from 24 July to 9 August 2020, however because of the COVID-19 pandemic the games have been postponed for a year and are due to take place from 23 July to 8 August 2021. Sergei Bobylev/TASS (Photo by Sergei Bobylev\TASS via Getty Images)</p>
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    Opening ceremony of Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan

    TOKYO, JAPAN JULY 23, 2021: Delegation from the United States takes part in the Parade of Nations at the opening ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympic Games at the National Stadium. Tokyo was to host the 2020 Summer Olympics from 24 July to 9 August 2020, however because of the COVID-19 pandemic the games have been postponed for a year and are due to take place from 23 July to 8 August 2021. Sergei Bobylev/TASS (Photo by Sergei Bobylev\TASS via Getty Images)

  • <p>Venezuela's flag bearer Karen Leon and Venezuela's flag bearer Antonio Jose Diaz Fernandez leads the delegation during the opening ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, at the Olympic Stadium, in Tokyo, on July 23, 2021. (Photo by Martin BUREAU / AFP) (Photo by MARTIN BUREAU/AFP via Getty Images)</p>
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    Venezuela's flag bearer Karen Leon and Venezuela's flag bearer Antonio Jose Diaz Fernandez leads the delegation during the opening ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, at the Olympic Stadium, in Tokyo, on July 23, 2021. (Photo by Martin BUREAU / AFP) (Photo by MARTIN BUREAU/AFP via Getty Images)

  • <p>TOKYO, JAPAN - JULY 23: Flag bearers Hend Zaza and Ahmad Saber Hamcho of Team Syria during the Opening Ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on July 23, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Getty Images)</p>
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    TOKYO, JAPAN - JULY 23: Flag bearers Hend Zaza and Ahmad Saber Hamcho of Team Syria during the Opening Ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on July 23, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Getty Images)

  • <p>Haiti's flag bearer Darrelle Valsaint Jr leads the delegation during the opening ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, at the Olympic Stadium, in Tokyo, on July 23, 2021. (Photo by Martin BUREAU / AFP) (Photo by MARTIN BUREAU/AFP via Getty Images)</p>
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    Haiti's flag bearer Darrelle Valsaint Jr leads the delegation during the opening ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, at the Olympic Stadium, in Tokyo, on July 23, 2021. (Photo by Martin BUREAU / AFP) (Photo by MARTIN BUREAU/AFP via Getty Images)

  • <p>Niger's delegation parade during the opening ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, at the Olympic Stadium, in Tokyo, on July 23, 2021. (Photo by Martin BUREAU / AFP) (Photo by MARTIN BUREAU/AFP via Getty Images)</p>
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    Niger's delegation parade during the opening ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, at the Olympic Stadium, in Tokyo, on July 23, 2021. (Photo by Martin BUREAU / AFP) (Photo by MARTIN BUREAU/AFP via Getty Images)

  • <p>TOKYO, JAPAN - JULY 23: Athletes from Team Poland enter during the Opening Ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on July 23, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Hannah McKay - Pool/Getty Images)</p>
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    TOKYO, JAPAN - JULY 23: Athletes from Team Poland enter during the Opening Ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on July 23, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Hannah McKay - Pool/Getty Images)

  • <p>TOKYO, JAPAN JULY 23, 2021: Delegation from Japan takes part in the Parade of Nations at the opening ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympic Games at the National Stadium. Tokyo was to host the 2020 Summer Olympics from 24 July to 9 August 2020, however because of the COVID-19 pandemic the games have been postponed for a year and are due to take place from 23 July to 8 August 2021. Stanislav Krasilnikov/TASS (Photo by Stanislav Krasilnikov\TASS via Getty Images)</p>
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    Opening ceremony of Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan

    TOKYO, JAPAN JULY 23, 2021: Delegation from Japan takes part in the Parade of Nations at the opening ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympic Games at the National Stadium. Tokyo was to host the 2020 Summer Olympics from 24 July to 9 August 2020, however because of the COVID-19 pandemic the games have been postponed for a year and are due to take place from 23 July to 8 August 2021. Stanislav Krasilnikov/TASS (Photo by Stanislav Krasilnikov\TASS via Getty Images)

  • <p>TOKYO, JAPAN - JULY 23: Athletes of Team Canada parade leaded by their flag bearers Miranda Ayim and Nathan Hirayama )not in frame) during the Opening Ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on July 23, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)</p>
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    TOKYO, JAPAN - JULY 23: Athletes of Team Canada parade leaded by their flag bearers Miranda Ayim and Nathan Hirayama )not in frame) during the Opening Ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on July 23, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

  • <p>TOKYO, JAPAN - JULY 23: Members of Team Canada lead their team out during the Opening Ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on July 23, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)</p>
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    TOKYO, JAPAN - JULY 23: Members of Team Canada lead their team out during the Opening Ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on July 23, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

  • <p>TOKYO, JAPAN - JULY 23: Flag bearers Miranda Ayim and Nathan Hirayama of Team Canada lead their team in during the Opening Ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on July 23, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)</p>
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    TOKYO, JAPAN - JULY 23: Flag bearers Miranda Ayim and Nathan Hirayama of Team Canada lead their team in during the Opening Ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on July 23, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

  • <p>TOKYO, JAPAN - JULY 23: Naomi Osaka of Team Japan carries the Olympic torch towards the Olympic cauldron during the Opening Ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on July 23, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)</p>
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    TOKYO, JAPAN - JULY 23: Naomi Osaka of Team Japan carries the Olympic torch towards the Olympic cauldron during the Opening Ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on July 23, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

  • <p>Japan's tennis player Naomi Osaka carries the Olympic torch in the Olympic Stadium during the opening ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, in Tokyo, on July 23, 2021. (Photo by Jeff PACHOUD / AFP) (Photo by JEFF PACHOUD/AFP via Getty Images)</p>
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    Japan's tennis player Naomi Osaka carries the Olympic torch in the Olympic Stadium during the opening ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, in Tokyo, on July 23, 2021. (Photo by Jeff PACHOUD / AFP) (Photo by JEFF PACHOUD/AFP via Getty Images)

  • <p>TOKYO, JAPAN - JULY 23: Naomi Osaka of Team Japan lights the Olympic cauldron with the Olympic torch during the Opening Ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on July 23, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)</p>
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    TOKYO, JAPAN - JULY 23: Naomi Osaka of Team Japan lights the Olympic cauldron with the Olympic torch during the Opening Ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on July 23, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

  • <p>Japan's tennis player Naomi Osaka holds the Olympic torch after lighting the Olympic flame in the Olympic Stadium during the opening ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, in Tokyo, on July 23, 2021. (Photo by Martin BUREAU / AFP) (Photo by MARTIN BUREAU/AFP via Getty Images)</p>
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    Japan's tennis player Naomi Osaka holds the Olympic torch after lighting the Olympic flame in the Olympic Stadium during the opening ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, in Tokyo, on July 23, 2021. (Photo by Martin BUREAU / AFP) (Photo by MARTIN BUREAU/AFP via Getty Images)

<p>A man takes pictures of the fireworks lighting up the sky over the Olympic Stadium during the opening ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. (Photo by STR/JIJI PRESS/AFP via Getty Images)</p>
<p>Fireworks illuminate over the National Stadium during the opening ceremony of the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Shuji Kajiyama)</p>
<p>Dancers perform during the opening ceremony in the Olympic Stadium at the 2020 Summer Olympics. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)</p>
<p>TOKYO, JAPAN - JULY 23: Flag bearers Miranda Ayim and Nathan Hirayama of Team Canada lead their team during the Opening Ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on July 23, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Getty Images)</p>
<p>Misia performs during the Japan flag raising during the opening ceremony in the Olympic Stadium. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)</p>
<p>Tonga's flag bearers Malia Paseka (L) and Pita Taufatofua lead the delegation during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games opening ceremony's parade of athletes. (Photo by HANNAH MCKAY/AFP via Getty Images)</p>
<p>Members of Kenya's delegation parade during the opening ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. (Photo by Andrej ISAKOVIC / AFP) (Photo by ANDREJ ISAKOVIC/AFP via Getty Images)</p>
<p>A performer cycles during the opening ceremony in the Olympic Stadium at the 2020 Summer Olympics. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)</p>
<p>Maskless flag bearers Kanykei Kubanychbekova and Denis Petrashov lead Team Kyrgyzstan. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)</p>
<p>An athlete from Team Qatar is seen during the Opening Ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. (Photo by Hannah McKay - Pool/Getty Images)</p>
<p>Performers take part in the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics at the National Stadium. (Photo by Amin Mohammad Jamali/Getty Images)</p>
<p>More lights. (Photo by Amin Mohammad Jamali/Getty Images)</p>
<p>One of the opening shows of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. (Photo by Tom Weller/DeFodi Images via Getty Images)</p>
<p>More performers are seen during the Opening Ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. (Photo by Bai Yu/CHINASPORTS/VCG via Getty Images)</p>
<p>An overview shows the Olympic flag being carried onto the field of play during the opening ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, at the Olympic Stadium, in Tokyo, on July 23, 2021. (Photo by François-Xavier MARIT / AFP) (Photo by FRANCOIS-XAVIER MARIT/AFP via Getty Images)</p>
<p>An overview shows the Olympic flag being carried during the opening ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, at the Olympic Stadium, in Tokyo, on July 23, 2021. (Photo by Antonin THUILLIER / AFP) (Photo by ANTONIN THUILLIER/AFP via Getty Images)</p>
<p>A view shows empty seats in the stadium during the opening ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, at the Olympic Stadium in Tokyo, on July 23, 2021. (Photo by Leon Neal / POOL / AFP) (Photo by LEON NEAL/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)</p>
<p>TOKYO, JAPAN - JULY 23: A general view of the Olympic Stadium as athletes parade during the opening ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan on July 23, 2021. (Photo by Elif Ozturk Ãzgoncu/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)</p>
<p>TOKYO, JAPAN - JULY 23: Flag bearers Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and Ricardo Brown of Team Jamaica take part in the Parade of Nations during the Opening Ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on July 23, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Wei Zheng/CHINASPORTS/VCG via Getty Images)</p>
<p>TOKYO, JAPAN - JULY 23: Flag bearers Mireia Belmonte and Saul Craviotto of Team Spain take part in the Parade of Nations during the Opening Ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on July 23, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Wei Zheng/CHINASPORTS/VCG via Getty Images)</p>
<p>Portugal's delegation parade during the opening ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, at the Olympic Stadium, in Tokyo, on July 23, 2021. (Photo by Martin BUREAU / AFP) (Photo by MARTIN BUREAU/AFP via Getty Images)</p>
<p>France's flag bearers Clarisse Agbegnenou (L) and Samir Ait Said (C) lead their delegation as they parade during the opening ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, at the Olympic Stadium, in Tokyo, on July 23, 2021. (Photo by Odd ANDERSEN / AFP) (Photo by ODD ANDERSEN/AFP via Getty Images)</p>
<p>Brazil's flag bearer Bruno Mossa Rezende and Brazil's flag bearer Ketleyn Quadros delegation parade during the opening ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, at the Olympic Stadium, in Tokyo, on July 23, 2021. (Photo by Ben STANSALL / AFP) (Photo by BEN STANSALL/AFP via Getty Images)</p>
<p>TOKYO, JAPAN JULY 23, 2021: Delegation from the United States takes part in the Parade of Nations at the opening ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympic Games at the National Stadium. Tokyo was to host the 2020 Summer Olympics from 24 July to 9 August 2020, however because of the COVID-19 pandemic the games have been postponed for a year and are due to take place from 23 July to 8 August 2021. Sergei Bobylev/TASS (Photo by Sergei Bobylev\TASS via Getty Images)</p>
<p>Venezuela's flag bearer Karen Leon and Venezuela's flag bearer Antonio Jose Diaz Fernandez leads the delegation during the opening ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, at the Olympic Stadium, in Tokyo, on July 23, 2021. (Photo by Martin BUREAU / AFP) (Photo by MARTIN BUREAU/AFP via Getty Images)</p>
<p>TOKYO, JAPAN - JULY 23: Flag bearers Hend Zaza and Ahmad Saber Hamcho of Team Syria during the Opening Ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on July 23, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Getty Images)</p>
<p>Haiti's flag bearer Darrelle Valsaint Jr leads the delegation during the opening ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, at the Olympic Stadium, in Tokyo, on July 23, 2021. (Photo by Martin BUREAU / AFP) (Photo by MARTIN BUREAU/AFP via Getty Images)</p>
<p>Niger's delegation parade during the opening ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, at the Olympic Stadium, in Tokyo, on July 23, 2021. (Photo by Martin BUREAU / AFP) (Photo by MARTIN BUREAU/AFP via Getty Images)</p>
<p>TOKYO, JAPAN - JULY 23: Athletes from Team Poland enter during the Opening Ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on July 23, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Hannah McKay - Pool/Getty Images)</p>
<p>TOKYO, JAPAN JULY 23, 2021: Delegation from Japan takes part in the Parade of Nations at the opening ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympic Games at the National Stadium. Tokyo was to host the 2020 Summer Olympics from 24 July to 9 August 2020, however because of the COVID-19 pandemic the games have been postponed for a year and are due to take place from 23 July to 8 August 2021. Stanislav Krasilnikov/TASS (Photo by Stanislav Krasilnikov\TASS via Getty Images)</p>
<p>TOKYO, JAPAN - JULY 23: Athletes of Team Canada parade leaded by their flag bearers Miranda Ayim and Nathan Hirayama )not in frame) during the Opening Ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on July 23, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)</p>
<p>TOKYO, JAPAN - JULY 23: Members of Team Canada lead their team out during the Opening Ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on July 23, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)</p>
<p>TOKYO, JAPAN - JULY 23: Flag bearers Miranda Ayim and Nathan Hirayama of Team Canada lead their team in during the Opening Ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on July 23, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)</p>
<p>TOKYO, JAPAN - JULY 23: Naomi Osaka of Team Japan carries the Olympic torch towards the Olympic cauldron during the Opening Ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on July 23, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)</p>
<p>Japan's tennis player Naomi Osaka carries the Olympic torch in the Olympic Stadium during the opening ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, in Tokyo, on July 23, 2021. (Photo by Jeff PACHOUD / AFP) (Photo by JEFF PACHOUD/AFP via Getty Images)</p>
<p>TOKYO, JAPAN - JULY 23: Naomi Osaka of Team Japan lights the Olympic cauldron with the Olympic torch during the Opening Ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on July 23, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)</p>
<p>Japan's tennis player Naomi Osaka holds the Olympic torch after lighting the Olympic flame in the Olympic Stadium during the opening ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, in Tokyo, on July 23, 2021. (Photo by Martin BUREAU / AFP) (Photo by MARTIN BUREAU/AFP via Getty Images)</p>
Kyle Cantlon
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The best sights from a fanless, one-of-a-kind Olympic Opening Ceremony to kick off the 2021 Summer Games in Tokyo more than a year after they were originally scheduled to take place.