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Tokyo 2020 opening ceremony in pictures

Tokyo 2020 is officially here and after months of uncertainty, Japan kicked of the delayed games with a subdued and muted ceremony.

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Fireworks and a reminder of the pandemic: Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony gets under way

The opening ceremony of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics has begun with a spectacular show at the national stadium.