July 23: Tokyo Olympics – What you need to know right now
At the Tokyo Olympics, tennis star Naomi Osaka ascended a stage in the form of Mt. Fuji and lit the Olympic cauldron, marking the end of an unprecedented opening ceremony. Highlights included fireworks, traditional theatre, and nods to Japan's long-standing sports history. Athletes from all over the world marched into the stadium, their faces concealed by masks due to the pandemic, and organizers paid homage to medical personnel.0
