Tokyo 2020 officially opened with low-key ceremony

Published on July 23, 2021 - Duration: 01:00s

Tokyo 2020 officially opened with low-key ceremony

A year later than scheduled, Tokyo 2020 officially began with an understated and respectful opening ceremony on Friday.The event at the main stadium took place with no general spectators and a much-reduced parade of athletes.Great Britain were represented by just 22 of their 375-strong squad.

Sailor Hannah Mills and rower Mohamed Sbihi were the flag-bearers who led them out.


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