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Tokyo Olympic Games opening ceremony: The best pictures

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The opening ceremony sure went off with a BANG! Check out this epic firework display.

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The ceremony had no spectators due to Covid-19 restrictions.

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But all was not lost, as each team was able to parade across the stadium before the performance started. Here's team South Korea taking it all in!

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The stadium was jam packed with colourful flags and sports kit from countries around the world!

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The athletes wore face coverings during the ceremony due to Covid-19 rules.

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The performance was pretty spectacular! Who doesn't love a load of red laser beams bouncing off someone running on a treadmill?!

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For a better look at the action, here they are up close!

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It wouldn't be an Olympic ceremony without the five iconic rings would it! They were 'created' in the ceremony by traditional Japanese woodworkers

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Now this is what we call a light show!

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Check out this impressive dance routine

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An impressive section saw several people act out ALL 50 pictorgrams that represent the Olympic sports

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The Olympic torch was carried around the stadium by a number of famous Japanese people

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Tennis superstar Naomi Osaka had the honour of lighting the Olympic Cauldron

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Let the Games begin!