Despite there being no Afghans taking part in the Games after the return of the Taliban, Afghanistan's flag was carried into the Olympic Stadium by volunteers as an act of solidarity. Paralympics
The long-awaited Tokyo Paralympics have finally gotten underway, precisely 364 days later than planned and 17 months since being postponed due to COVID-19.
"Many thought it impossible but thanks to the efforts of many the most transformative event on earth is about to begin," International Paralympic Committee president Andrew Parsons said ahead of 12 days of action. Giant propellers and balloons surrounded the outer stage, forming the Paralympic Agitos, while 100"crew members" waved scarves in the colours of the logo - red, green and blue - followed by a fireworks display.
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