The Latest on the Tokyo Olympics, which are taking place under heavy restrictions after a yearâs delay because of the coronavirus pandemic:
Tennis star Naomi Osaka has lit the cauldron at the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Games, ending the flameâs long journey from Greece to these delayed Olympics.
The cauldron sat atop a peak inspired by Mount Fuji. Itâs a sphere that opened like a flower, âto embody vitality and hope,â organizers said. A second cauldron has been placed in Tokyoâs waterfront area was to be lit after the opening ceremony.
Itâs always a mystery until the last moment who gets the honor of lighting the cauldron.
The Latest: Osaka lights cauldron at Tokyo opening ceremony
July 23, 2021
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1of26Naomi Osaka lights the Olympic cauldron during the opening ceremony at the Olympic Stadium at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Friday, July 23, 2021, in Tokyo.Morry Gash/APShow MoreShow Less
2of26Naomi Osaka carries the Olympic Torch during the opening ceremony in the Olympic Stadium at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Friday, July 23, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (Hannah McKay/Pool Photo via AP)Hannah McKay/APShow MoreShow Less
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4of26President of the International Olympic Committee Thomas Bach speaks during the opening ceremony at the Olympic Stadium at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Friday, July 23, 2021, in Tokyo.Morry Gash/APShow MoreShow Less
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Last Updated Jul 23, 2021 at 1:09 am ADT
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