Live Updates The 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games have officially kicked off following an opening ceremony that emphasized solidarity and perseverance. The event was held mostly without spectators to prevent the spread of infections, although 1,000 VIPs were allowed to attend. Before the torch was lit, protestors gathered outside the Olympic stadium to demand the Games be canceled amid rising coronavirus cases in Japan. The ceremony will replay in primetime at 7:30 p.m. ET. Follow the Newsweek live blog for the latest Tokyo 2020 news. MAIN EVENTS Sue Bird and Eddy Alvarez lead Team USA in the parade of nations 1,800 drones create an illuminated planet Earth as performers sing “Imagine” IOC President Thomas Bach emphasizes solidarity in opening ceremony speech Naomi Osaka lights the Olympic torch to open the Games Tokyo 2020: Olympics Opening Ceremony Livestream, How to Watch on TV and Online 11:19 AM EDT Jill Biden writes letter of encouragement to Team USA athletes First lady Jill Biden wrote an open letter to the Team USA Olympic athletes. “Becoming an Olympian is a rare accomplishment in a normal time, but you did it during a global pandemic,” she wrote. “You are forever one of the most elite, most… Read full this story
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