MeterA year later, the Tokyo Olympics was opened by the Japanese Emperor Naruhito on Friday night local time. Tenno uttered a traditional greeting at 11:14 p.m. local time. Affected by the new crown pneumonia epidemic, the solemn ceremony was held in front of the almost empty stands for the first time.Less than 1,000 VIPs-including the Emperor of Japan Deren – over there. At 11:48 in the evening, Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka lit the Olympic flame. Beach volleyball Olympic champion Laura Ludwig and diver Patrick Houseding led the German team into the Olympic Stadium as flag bearers. They are ranked 115th among 206 teams.
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President of the International Olympic Committee Thomas Bach He also emphasized special circumstances in his speech. “Yes, this is very different from what we imagined,” Bach said at the Japan National Stadium in Tokyo on Friday. Nonetheless, “today is a day full of hope,” the 67-year-old said, adding: “Let us cherish this moment, because we are finally together.” Bach once again emphasized the “unifying power of sports”, and Expressed gratitude to “our kind host, the Japanese people”.
Although underway, the Summer Olympics are still one year late Coronavirus pandemic The trip is also due to the “excellent work” of the Japanese government. “I want to express our deepest gratitude,” Bach said.
Despite the ban on spectators, thousands of fans gathered in front of the stadium on Friday afternoon to at least glance at the opening ceremony. Supporters of the controversial large-scale event postponed for a year due to the corona pandemic stood with a dozen opponents and protested during the emergency in the Japanese capital.
More Corona Cases in Tokyo
On Waiyuan West Street in front of the stadium, hundreds of meters of people have gathered in front of the fence on the sidewalk. Listen to the show most of the time. In this context, a small group of people began to recite aloud, whistles and drums. However, in the stadium, the show started as planned.
Only a few hundred selected visitors-IOC officials, political and business guests-were allowed to attend the ceremony. Fans watching the game must stay outdoors, immersed in the atmosphere in front of the stadium designed for 68,000 spectators. The color installation of the Olympic rings is a popular photo opportunity, and fireworks should illuminate the sky above the arena at night.
Shortly before the opening ceremony, the organizers announced 19 more corona cases related to the Olympic Games. This is the highest value since the recording test started on July 1. This brings the total number of positive tests to 106. As the organizing committee announced in the daily report released on Friday, the affected included three athletes who were not from Japan. The organizing committee did not mention the name or country of origin.
Head of the Japanese Government Suga Yoshihide In a short video before the game, the Olympic athletes gave many people “dreams and emotions” and encouraged them. “Show your best performance,” Suga said. Tokyo is still in a state of emergency for the fourth corona until long after the Olympics. In the survey, most people have repeatedly expressed support for postponing or canceling the game.
The Japanese daily newspaper Asahi Shimbun wrote: “There is no sign of euphoria or festive atmosphere in the capital.” “Many people just hope that there will be no serious problems at the end of the event.” According to the newspaper, the Olympics were “unusual and bizarre”. , And started in “Split and Distrust”.
In the next few days, athletes in Tokyo may have to prepare for the storm. The subtropical low pressure over the Pacific Ocean is likely to form a typhoon and set the course for Japan’s main islands. Therefore, it is expected that the typhoon early next week may affect the Kanto region around the Olympic city Tokyo.
