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PHOTOS: 2021 Olympics Opening Ceremony in Tokyo

Supporters take pictures of the fireworks lighting up the sky over the Olympic Stadium during the opening ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, in Tokyo, on July 23, 2021. (Photo by Behrouz MEHRI / AFP)
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TOKYO, JAPAN – JULY 23: Flag bearers Sue Bird and Eddy Alvares of Team United States lead their team during the Opening Ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on July 23, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan.
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USA’s flag bearers Sue Bird (L) and Eddy Alvares lead the delegation during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games opening ceremony’s parade of athletes, at the Olympic Stadium in Tokyo on July 23, 2021. (Photo by HANNAH MCKAY / POOL / AFP)
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TOPSHOT – Fireworks light up the sky over the Olympic Stadium during the opening ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, in Tokyo, on July 23, 2021. (Photo by Charly TRIBALLEAU / AFP)
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TOPSHOT – Police officers block protestors protesting against the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Gmaes oustide the Olympic Stadium during the opening ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, in Tokyo, on July 23, 2021. (Photo by Yuki IWAMURA / AFP)
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A dancer performs during the opening ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, at the Olympic Stadium, in Tokyo, on July 23, 2021. (Photo by Franck FIFE / AFP)
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TOKYO, JAPAN – JULY 23: U.S. First Lady, Jill Biden takes part in a moment of silence the Opening Ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on July 23, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan.
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An overview shows the Japanese national flag being raised 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)
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French President Emmanuel Macron observes a moment of silence during the opening ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, at the Olympic Stadium in Tokyo, on July 23, 2021. (Photo by Dylan MARTINEZ / POOL / AFP)
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TOKYO, JAPAN – JULY 23: A general view inside the stadium as fireworks go off and performers dance during the Opening Ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on July 23, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan.
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The Japanese national flag is lifted during the opening ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, at the Olympic Stadium, in Tokyo, on July 23, 2021. (Photo by Jeff PACHOUD / AFP)
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The Japanese national flag flutters in the wind after being raised during the opening ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, at the Olympic Stadium, in Tokyo, on July 23, 2021. (Photo by Andrej ISAKOVIC / AFP)
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TOKYO, JAPAN – JULY 23: A group of performers carry out a routine during the Opening Ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on July 23, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan.
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Dancers perform during the opening ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, at the Olympic Stadium, in Tokyo, on July 23, 2021. (Photo by Andrej ISAKOVIC / AFP)
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TOKYO, JAPAN – JULY 23: Flag bearers Malia Paseka and Pita Taufatofua of Team Tonga lead their team during the Opening Ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on July 23, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan.
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TOKYO, JAPAN – JULY 23: Members of Team Germany enjoy the atmosphere during the Opening Ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on July 23, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan.
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Dancers perform during the opening ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, at the Olympic Stadium, in Tokyo, on July 23, 2021. (Photo by Lionel BONAVENTURE / AFP)
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Dancers perform around the Olympic rings during the opening ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, at the Olympic Stadium, in Tokyo, on July 23, 2021. (Photo by Andrej ISAKOVIC / AFP)
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USA’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)
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Dancers perform during the opening ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, at the Olympic Stadium, in Tokyo, on July 23, 2021. (Photo by Andrej ISAKOVIC / AFP)
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A supporter wears a face mask with the Olympic rings printed on outside the Olympic Stadium ahead of the opening ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, in Tokyo, on July 23, 2021. (Photo by Philip FONG / AFP)
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TOKYO, JAPAN – JULY 23: Flag bearers Sue Bird and Eddy Alvares of Team United States lead their team during the Opening Ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on July 23, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan.
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TOKYO, JAPAN – JULY 23: Fireworks explode during the Opening Ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on July 23, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan.
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TOKYO, JAPAN – JULY 23: Members of Team China during the Opening Ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on July 23, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan.
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Haiti’s delegation enters the Olympic Stadium during Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games opening ceremony’s parade of athletes, in Tokyo on July 23, 2021. (Photo by HANNAH MCKAY / POOL / AFP)
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An overview shows the USA’s delegation entering the Olympic Stadium during the opening ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, in Tokyo, on July 23, 2021. (Photo by Antonin THUILLIER / AFP)
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Police officers look on as protesters gather to protest against the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games near the Olympic Stadium ahead of the opening ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, in Tokyo, on July 23, 2021. (Photo by Yuki IWAMURA / AFP)
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Japan’s Emperor Naruhito delivers a speech during the opening ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, at the Olympic Stadium in Tokyo, on July 23, 2021. (Photo by LEON NEAL / various sources / AFP)
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TOKYO, JAPAN – JULY 23: Athletes from Team Japan enter during the Opening Ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on July 23, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan.
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France’s delegation enters the Olympic Stadium during Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games opening ceremony’s parade of athletes, in Tokyo on July 23, 2021. (Photo by HANNAH MCKAY / POOL / AFP)
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TOKYO, JAPAN – JULY 23: The Olympic flag is raised alongside the Japanese flag during the Opening Ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on July 23, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan.
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US First Lady Jill Biden waves to members of the US delegation during the opening ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, at the Olympic Stadium in Tokyo, on July 23, 2021. (Photo by Dylan MARTINEZ / POOL / AFP)
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TOKYO, JAPAN – JULY 23: Flag bearers Matie Stanley and Karalo Hepoiteloto Maibuca of Team Tuvalu look on during the Opening Ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on July 23, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan.
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TOKYO, JAPAN – JULY 23: The Olympic flag is carried into the stadium during the Opening Ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on July 23, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan.
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TOKYO, JAPAN – JULY 23: Members of Team United States enjoy the atmosphere during the Opening Ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on July 23, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan.
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An overview shows performers and athlete delegations taking part in 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)
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A volunteer reacts 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)
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TOKYO, JAPAN – JULY 23: Team Papua New Guinea during the Opening Ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on July 23, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan.
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TOKYO, JAPAN – JULY 23: Flag bearers Dania Nour and Mohammed K H Hamada of Team Palestine lead their team during the Opening Ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on July 23, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan.
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TOKYO, JAPAN – JULY 23: Members of Team United States enjoy the atmosphere during the Opening Ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on July 23, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan.
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TOKYO, JAPAN – JULY 23: Flag bearers Gabriela Lopez and Rommel Pacheco Marrufo of Team Mexico during the Opening Ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on July 23, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan.
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TOKYO, JAPAN – JULY 23: A drone display is seen over the top of the stadium during the Opening Ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on July 23, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan.
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TOKYO, JAPAN – JULY 23: Athletes from Team Hong Kong enter during the Opening Ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on July 23, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan.
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An overview shows Tokyo 2020 emblem 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)
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USA’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)
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An overview shows athlete delegations taking part in 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)

Supporters watch the ceremony live on mobile phones outside the Olympic Stadium during the opening ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, in Tokyo, on July 23, 2021. (Photo by Behrouz MEHRI / AFP)
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TOKYO, JAPAN – JULY 23: Flag bearers Sue Bird and Eddy Alvares of Team United States 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 Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Police officers block a small group of protestors protesting against the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games outside the Olympic Stadium during the opening ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, in Tokyo, on July 23, 2021. (Photo by Behrouz MEHRI / AFP)
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