Canadians march in sombre Olympic opening ceremony Led by flag-bearers Miranda Ayim and Nathan Hirayama, the small Canadian contingent walked out dressed in white pants and red jackets with a white Maple Leaf on the back – and mandatory grey face masks. The Canadian Press Canada Olympics opening ceremony , The Canadian Press TOKYO — From an understated opening ceremony due to COVID-19 restrictions to an Olympic rower continuing her resilient journey on Tokyo Bay, here are five things to know from Friday at the Tokyo Games. COLD OPEN Tokyo went with a muted approach for the kickoff of the 2020 Olympics on Friday for a polarizing Games that were postponed a year but still couldn't escape the pandemic. The performances at an empty National Olympic Stadium before the traditional Parade of Nations were well done, but lacked the enthusiasm of ceremonies of past Games.