Finally the much awaited opening Ceremony of Tokyo Olympics officially kicks- off after various , ups & down , on 23 July 2021 at National Stadium, (main Arena), at Tokyo(Japan), at 4.30 pm IST Indian Time & Locally at 8.00pm.
The opening ceremony was Celebrated following all cultures of Olympics but with little change , Full of simplicity but Gracefully.
The opening Ceremony was eye witnessed by Delegations of all Countries, former Olympians of Japan, Former Emperor Naruhito , IOC President Thomas Buck , IOC members, & Japanese Govt officials & “1st Lady of USA Jill Bidden “
The Tokyo Olympics declared OPEN by “Former Emperor of Japan Naruhito”, &
Japanese Tennis Star Player , Naomi Osaka after Litting of Cauldron .
The Opening Ceremony was kicked off with an Artistic Performance on Treadmill on Somfrev tones, Followed by Healthcare workers & former Olympians of Japan carrying Host country’s Flag onto podium to host .
The rest Marching Contingents of Countries entered into Stadium on Famous Japanese Games Song “ AMIDST FARFARE” , Wearing Country’s Ceremonial Dress with masks on face & Country’s Flag in Hand.
The Each Country’ s Contingent was limit to 20-25 members amid COVID 19 precautions.
Star Boxer MC Marrycom & Hockey Captain Manpreet Singh were Flag Bearers of Indian Contingent & of the Host country. Prime Minister Narendra Modi & newly appointed Union Sports Minister Cheered Indian Contingent via Online mode From Delhi’s National Stadium.
All the Traditions & Customs of Olympics were followed by the Organizers but with precautions & simplicity. The main attractions of event were , Art Met Techonology that make A SHINNING DRONE- EARTH.
& Display of OLYMPIC PICTOGRAMS,
WORK SONG & DANCE by artists devoted to Healthcare workers, & Olympias Workers., LIGHTNING of FIRE WORKS, Air Show by Japanese Aircrafts making Olympic Symbol in Air .
The Olympic Flag was Hosted , all standup in Honor & sang Olympic Anthem .
The Participant Countries took OATH .
The Olympic Torch finally reached to National Stadium, after travelling worldwide for 121 days.
The Olympic Torch finally carried by Japanese Star Tennis Player , NAOMI OSAKA,
Who Lit “The Cauldron” & along with former “Emperor of Japan Narihito” declared the “TOKYO OLYMPICS 2020 OPEN”,
An Unpleasant happening also seen outside National Stadium during the opening Ceremony,
mass of locals still protesting for cancellation of Tokyo Olympics seen with banners & shouting slogans .
Host country did not forget to pay Tribute ,to the departed souls during Covid 19 pandemic.
The opening Ceremony of much awaited Historical Tokyo Olympics concluded with DECLARATION OPEN BUT the Journey of Struggle of Athletes begins & they are ready to show their talent worldwide.
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Bhawna Khanna Sports Journalist |
