Tokyo 2020 is officially here and after months of uncertainty, Japan kicked of the delayed games with a subdued and muted ceremony.
This year’s games, which have been heavily disrupted by COVID-19, kicked off in an opening ceremony that paid tribute to key workers who worked on the front line during the pandemic as well as paying homage to Japanese culture.
Follow live updates from the opening ceremony.
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