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Fireworks are released as the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics in the 68,000-capacity Japan National Stadium takes place before just a few hundred officials and dignitaries, including Japan's Emperor Naruhito, French President Emmanuel Macron and US First Lady Jill Biden. IMAGES
The Olympic rings at Tokyo's Odaiba waterfront light up as the sun sets upon Tokyo Bay and final preparations for the Olympics Opening Ceremony are under way at Japan National Stadium. IMAGES
Olympic chiefs announce that Russian and Belarusian athletes competing in this summer's Paris Games under a neutral flag will not be able to take part in the opening ceremony. SOUNDBITE
Boats parade along the Seine for technical tests, 365 days before the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. IMAGES
More fireworks are released at the Beijing's National Stadium as the Opening Ceremony for the Beijing 2022 Olympic Games gets under way. IMAGES
Crowds chosen to attend Beijing Olympics opening ceremony walk toward Bird's Nest. IMAGES