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As a subdued yet elegant opening ceremony winds down, Japan's Emperor Naruhito has officially declared Tokyo 2020 open.
"Despite those challenges, our Olympic athletes exemplified perseverance, patience, courage and determination," Trudeau said. "They remind us that if we work hard, remain disciplined and give it our best, we can make our dreams come true, even in times of adversity. In one moment of controversy during the opening ceremony, Kyrgyzstan's Olympic team paraded mask-less into the stadium, marking an awkward contrast with all the national teams who had preceded them in masks, in accordance with COVID-19 protocols
The title is "united by emotion," as spectators who may be forced apart by the pandemic can still be united by the highs and lows of cheering on the athletes. The rings were constructed in the style of yosegi-zaiku, traditional Japanese craftwork that makes use of the natural colour differences and imperfections in the wood.
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