Tokyo 2020 officially hits off with opening ceremony

Fireworks illuminate over the National Stadium during the opening ceremony of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, July 23, 2021.

Turkey's flag bearers Merve Tuncel (R) and Berke Saka lead Turkey's delegation in the opening ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.

The Japanese flag is raised during the opening ceremony in the Olympic Stadium.

The floor of the Olympic Stadium is lit before the start of the opening ceremony.

A dancer performs during the opening ceremony in the Olympic Stadium.

Team Italy arrives during the opening ceremony in the Olympic Stadium.

A dancer performs during the opening ceremony.

Turkish athletes march into the stadium during the opening ceremony.

Dancers perform during the opening ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.

Canadian athletes march into the stadium.

U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi (R) speaks with World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom during the opening ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.

Flag bearers Malia Paseka and Pita Taufatofua of Team Tonga lead their team out during the Opening Ceremony.

Members of Kenya's delegation parade during the opening ceremony.

Performers are seen during the opening ceremony.

Fireworks explode during the opening ceremony in the Olympic Stadium at the 2020 Summer Olympics.