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Tokyo 2020: Olympics opening ceremony

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As the world holds its breath, the Games begin.

Naomi Osaka of Team Japan carries the Olympic torch towards the Olympic cauldron.

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Naomi Osaka of Team Japan carries the Olympic torch towards the Olympic cauldron.Credit:Getty Images

Fireworks explode during the Opening Ceremony.

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Fireworks explode during the Opening Ceremony.Credit:Getty Images

Lighting the Olympic cauldron.

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Lighting the Olympic cauldron.Credit:Getty Images

Flag bearers Cate Campbell and Patty Mills of Team Australia lead their team during the Opening Ceremony.

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Flag bearers Cate Campbell and Patty Mills of Team Australia lead their team during the Opening Ceremony.Credit:Getty Images

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Fireworks are displayed during the Opening Ceremony.

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Fireworks are displayed during the Opening Ceremony.Credit:Getty Images

Naomi Osaka of Team Japan lights the Olympic cauldron.

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Naomi Osaka of Team Japan lights the Olympic cauldron.Credit:Getty Images

Naomi Osaka of Team Japan lights the Olympic cauldron with the Olympic torch.

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Naomi Osaka of Team Japan lights the Olympic cauldron with the Olympic torch.Credit:Getty Images

General view inside the stadium as fireworks go off during the lighting of the Olympic cauldron.

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General view inside the stadium as fireworks go off during the lighting of the Olympic cauldron.Credit:Getty Images

A drone display is seen over the top of the stadium during the Opening Ceremony.

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A drone display is seen over the top of the stadium during the Opening Ceremony.Credit:Getty Images

A general view during the Opening Ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.

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A general view during the Opening Ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.Credit:Getty Images

Performers dance during a light show.

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Performers dance during a light show.Credit:Getty Images

Drones formed the shape of the Olympic emblem in the sky above the stadium before transforming into the shape of the globe.

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Drones formed the shape of the Olympic emblem in the sky above the stadium before transforming into the shape of the globe.Credit:Getty

People take photographs of fireworks during the Opening Ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on July 23, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan.

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People take photographs of fireworks during the Opening Ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on July 23, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan.Credit:Getty

Flag bearers Cate Campbell and Patty Mills of Team Australia lead their team out during the Opening Ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on July 23, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan.

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Flag bearers Cate Campbell and Patty Mills of Team Australia lead their team out during the Opening Ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on July 23, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. Credit:Getty

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Tennis player Naomi Osaka lights the Olympic cauldron to kick off the Olympic Games.

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Tennis player Naomi Osaka lights the Olympic cauldron to kick off the Olympic Games.Credit:Getty

Dancers perform during the opening ceremony in the Olympic Stadium at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Friday, July 23, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan.

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Dancers perform during the opening ceremony in the Olympic Stadium at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Friday, July 23, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan.Credit:AP

The Japanese flag is carried past the Olympic cauldron during the Opening Ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on July 23, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan.

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The Japanese flag is carried past the Olympic cauldron during the Opening Ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on July 23, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan.Credit:Getty

Flag bearers from Team Kyrgyzstan who paraded maskless.

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Flag bearers from Team Kyrgyzstan who paraded maskless.Credit:Getty Images

Performers in action during the Opening Ceremony.

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Performers in action during the Opening Ceremony.Credit:Getty Images

Performers are seen during the Opening Ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on July 23, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan.

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Performers are seen during the Opening Ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on July 23, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan.Credit:Getty