What is it like covering the strangest Olympics in memory? Globe photographers and reporters provide a behind-the-scenes look from inside the Tokyo Games
They stopped briefly to take selfies, with a few staying behind to represent Canada at the beginning of this strange Olympics.
Flagbearers Rugby sevens co-captain Nathan Hirayama, left, and basketball player Miranda Ayimin carry the Canadian flag into an empty Olympic Stadium at the Opening Ceremonies of the Tokyo Olympics.After about 30 Canadian athletes entered the Olympic Stadium, just a small group stayed inside as the parade of athletes continued. Due to COVID-19, spectators were banned from the stadium.
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