Olympics
Olympic Opening Event Marks Start to No-Spectator Games
- High-profile resignations have preceded the ceremony in Tokyo
- Local virus-case counts were at a six-month record on Thursday
The Olympic opening ceremony marked the start to the delayed summer games in Tokyo, officially kicking off a games that have been plagued by scandals.
The Friday event showcasing Japanese culture was held in a mostly empty national stadium after the decision to ban spectators due to the coronavirus pandemic. About 950 people were in the stands, including U.S. First Lady Jill Biden, French President Emmanuel Macron and the Japanese emperor.