During the protest, the athlete tested positive for COVID-19, scandal Including choreography for the opening ceremony, and Coronavirus surge in Tokyo, The 2020 Olympic Games kicked off on Friday (one year late) with a dazzling opening ceremony.

Although the stands are mostly empty and the choreography is strange (to be fair, this happens every year-remember British gurney 2012? ), the athletes look very happy to finally represent their country.

Let the game begin!