With A Subdued Opening Ceremony, The Tokyo Summer Olympics Have Officially Kicked Off

Leila Fadel

July 23, 2021 / 1:18 pm

The delayed Tokyo Summer Olympics officially kicked off with a subdued Opening Ceremony. Devoid of fans and many athletes, the ceremony still managed to be a somewhat celebratory affair.

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With A Subdued Opening Ceremony, The Tokyo Summer Olympics Have Officially Kicked Off

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