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    Let The Games Begin: The Tokyo Olympics Opening Ceremony

    The fanfare and celebration is unfolding in a virtually empty stadium, as Japanese protesters gathered nearby to register their discontent over the world's largest sports event.
    by Merrit Kennedy Jul 23, 2021 5 minutes
    The Olympic Rings at the Opening Ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games on Friday.
    Updated July 23, 2021 at 9:50 AM ET

    TOKYO — In some ways, the Opening Ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics looks very normal. Delegations of athletes decked out in clothes representing their countries march triumphantly into the stadium, waving flags. A beautifully choreographed spectacle from the host country, Japan, celebrates its art and traditions.

    But these are not normal times. The fanfare and celebration are unfolding in a virtually empty stadium, as Japanese protesters gathered nearby to register their discontent over the world's largest sports event happening amid a raging pandemic.

    The organizers faced a challenge in striking the right tone at the official start of these postponed Games.

    The ceremony is an effort to inspire people around the globe by celebrating the world's best athletes coming together, while also acknowledging

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