Naomi Osaka lit the Olympic Cauldron as the delayed Tokyo 2020 Olympics began ©Getty Images

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Fans were absent from the Japan National Stadium due to COVID-19 restrictions ©Getty Images
Fans were absent from the Japan National Stadium due to COVID-19 restrictions ©Getty Images
The Opening Ceremony began with a sombre tone ©Getty Images
The Opening Ceremony began with a sombre tone ©Getty Images
Emperor Naruhito was present to declare the delayed Olympic Games open ©Getty Images
Emperor Naruhito was present to declare the delayed Olympic Games open ©Getty Images
The Olympic Rings were formed in preparation for the Parade of Nations ©Getty Images
The Olympic Rings were formed in preparation for the Parade of Nations ©Getty Images
Greece led the parade in Olympic tradition ©Getty Images
Greece led the parade in Olympic tradition ©Getty Images
Hosts Japan were the final nation to march in the Opening Ceremony ©Getty Images
Hosts Japan were the final nation to march in the Opening Ceremony ©Getty Images
Fans watched outside while protesters could be heard in the early parts of the Ceremony ©Getty Images
Fans watched outside while protesters could be heard in the early parts of the Ceremony ©Getty Images
IOC President Thomas Bach and Tokyo 2020 President Seiko Hashimoto praised keyworkers ©Getty Images
IOC President Thomas Bach and Tokyo 2020 President Seiko Hashimoto praised keyworkers ©Getty Images
The cauldron was lit on a depiction of the famous Mount Fuji ©Getty Images
The cauldron was lit on a depiction of the famous Mount Fuji ©Getty Images