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The best moments from the 2020 Tokyo Olympics Opening Ceremony

barry werner

Fri, Jul 23, 2021, 12:53 PM·3 min read

Let the Games begin...

Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports

The opening ceremonies for the Summer Olympics had a different vibe. COVID-19 turned the stadium into a vacant lot with the exception of some high-profile guests. Still, the stage is set for the world's best to vie for medals. Let's take a look at some of the best images from the spectacular event...

2020 Tokyo Olympics Opening Ceremony

Mandi Wright-USA TODAY Sports

2020 Tokyo Olympics Opening Ceremony

Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

2020 Tokyo Olympics Opening Ceremony

Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports

2020 Tokyo Olympics Opening Ceremony

Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports

2020 Tokyo Olympics Opening Ceremony

Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports

2020 Tokyo Olympics Opening Ceremony

Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports

2020 Tokyo Olympics Opening Ceremony

Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports

2020 Tokyo Olympics Opening Ceremony

Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports

2020 Tokyo Olympics Opening Ceremony

Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports

2020 Tokyo Olympics Opening Ceremony

Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports

2020 Tokyo Olympics Opening Ceremony

Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

2020 Tokyo Olympics Opening Ceremony

Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

2020 Tokyo Olympics Opening Ceremony

Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

2020 Tokyo Olympics Opening Ceremony

Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

2020 Tokyo Olympics Opening Ceremony

Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

2020 Tokyo Olympics Opening Ceremony

Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

2020 Tokyo Olympics Opening Ceremony

Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports

2020 Tokyo Olympics Opening Ceremony

Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

2020 Tokyo Olympics Opening Ceremony

Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

2020 Tokyo Olympics Opening Ceremony

Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports

2020 Tokyo Olympics Opening Ceremony

Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

2020 Tokyo Olympics Opening Ceremony

Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

2020 Tokyo Olympics Opening Ceremony

Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports

2020 Tokyo Olympics Opening Ceremony

Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

2020 Tokyo Olympics Opening Ceremony

Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

2020 Tokyo Olympics Opening Ceremony

Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

2020 Tokyo Olympics Opening Ceremony

Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

2020 Tokyo Olympics Opening Ceremony

Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

2020 Tokyo Olympics Opening Ceremony

Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

2020 Tokyo Olympics Opening Ceremony

Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

2020 Tokyo Olympics Opening Ceremony

Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

2020 Tokyo Olympics Opening Ceremony

Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

2020 Tokyo Olympics Opening Ceremony

Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

2020 Tokyo Olympics Opening Ceremony

Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

2020 Tokyo Olympics Opening Ceremony

Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

2020 Tokyo Olympics Opening Ceremony

Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports

2020 Tokyo Olympics Opening Ceremony

Mandi Wright-USA TODAY Sports

2020 Tokyo Olympics Opening Ceremony

Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

2020 Tokyo Olympics Opening Ceremony

Mandi Wright-USA TODAY Sports

2020 Tokyo Olympics Opening Ceremony

Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

2020 Tokyo Olympics Opening Ceremony

Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports

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