Tokyo 2020 Olympics: The COVID 19-hit 32nd Olympic Games formally began on Friday with a glittering opening ceremony, which sought to take the spotlight away from the gloom of a raging pandemic and put it firmly on the sporting excellence that the event promises to unleash. 'United by Emotion' was the theme of the night which opened with a countdown video dating back to the time when Tokyo won the bid to host the Games in 2013 before persevering through a year of postponement due to the pandemic. It was followed by a 20-second indigo and white fireworks to display the colours of the Tokyo 2020 emblem and shaped like a fan, which is an auspicious symbol in Japanese culture. Flag bearers Harmanpreet Singh of India and Mary Kom Hmangte of India lead their contingent during the athletes' parade at the opening ceremony at Olympic Stadium, Tokyo, Japan. (Reuters image) -
Chungneijang Mery Kom Hmangte and Manpreet Singh, of India, carry their country's flag during the opening ceremony in the Olympic Stadium at the 2020 Summer Olympics, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP/PTI image)
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Tokyo 2020 Olympics: Mary Kom Hmangte of India and Harmanpreet Singh of India lead their contingent in the athletes parade during the opening ceremony of The Tokyo 2020 Olympics Opening Ceremony at Olympic Stadium, Tokyo, Japan. (Reuters image)
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Flag-bearer of the Indian contingent boxer MC Mary Kom with other Indian athletes at the Olympic Stadium before the opening ceremony of the Summer Olympics 2020, in Tokyo. (PTI Photo)
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi watches the live broadcasting of the opening ceremony of Tokyo Olympics, in New Delhi. (PTI Photo)
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Tokyo 2020 Olympics: Indian athletes take photos during the athletes' parade at the opening ceremony – of The Tokyo 2020 Olympics Opening Ceremony at Olympic Stadium, Tokyo, Japan. (Reuters image)
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Fireworks illuminate over the National Stadium during the opening ceremony of the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. (AP/PTI image)
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Fireworks go off at the start of the opening ceremony in the Olympic Stadium at the 2020 Summer Olympics, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP/PTI image)
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Fireworks illuminate over the National Stadium during the opening ceremony of 2020 Tokyo Olympics views from Shibuya Sky observation deck in Tokyo, Japan. (AP/PTI image)
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Fireworks explode during the opening ceremony in the Olympic Stadium at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Friday, July 23, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP/PTI image)
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Fireworks illuminates over National Stadium during the opening ceremony of 2020 Tokyo Olympics in Tokyo. (AP/PTI image)
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Athletes are introduced during the opening ceremony at the Olympic Stadium at the 2020 Summer Olympics, in Tokyo. (AP/PTI image)
Union Youth Affairs & Sports Minister Anurag Thakur cheers for the Indian contingent from Delhi. MoS Sports Nisith Pramanik & Olympic medallist Karnam Malleswari are also present on the occasion. (Image Courtesy: ANI) -
Union Youth Affairs & Sports Minister Anurag Thakur cheers for the Indian contingent from Delhi. (Image Courtesy: ANI)
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