Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony starts under Covid cloud
The opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics began on Friday in a nearly empty stadium after a year-long pandemic postponement and a build-up marred by scandal and controversy. A video showing athletes training at home during the coronavirus pandemic started the show, with pink fireworks bursting into the air after a countdown.
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- Published Date: 02:46 | 23 July 2021
- Modified Date: 02:55 | 23 July 2021