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Delayed by more than a year due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games officially took place in Japan from July 23rd to August 8th, 2021. Exciting competitions are underway, and medals have been awarded to athletes at this biggest sporting event on the planet.
The opening ceremony, held on Friday, July 23rd, featured over 11,000 athletes from 200 countries and territories worldwide. However, this year's Olympics were held without spectators, as Tokyo remains under a state of emergency due to the pandemic. Only 5 out of 42 venues were open to fans.
Opening Ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games
Amidst the news about"Unlucky" things that happened at the Olympic GamesThis year, there are still beautiful moments, positive energy radiating from the thrilling competitions of the athletes. Let's take a look at the best moments of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics so far.
Shortboard surfer Italo Ferreira (Brazil) competed on July 25th. This was the first time the sport was included in the Olympic Games.
Athlete Yang Qian (China), the first gold medalist of this year's Olympic Games, won in the 10m air rifle event.
Brazilian athlete Ana Paula Rodrigues Belo attempts to score a goal in a handball match against Hungary.
Athlete Flora Duffy (Bermuda) celebrates after winning the gold medal in the triathlon. This is the first Olympic gold medal for an athlete from Bermuda.
South Korean fencer Kang Young-mi (right) celebrates with her teammates after defeating the United States in the quarterfinals of the sabre event.
US water polo player Johnny Hooper takes a shot during the 20-3 victory over South Africa.
The Russian gymnasts burst into tears after winning the gold medal in the team event.
Japanese table tennis players celebrate their impressive victory over China in the mixed doubles final. The win ended years of Chinese dominance in the sport.
Philippine athlete Hidilyn Diaz celebrates her victory in the 55 kg weightlifting event. This is the Philippines' first Olympic gold medal.
A sunset scene in Tokyo on July 26th, Belgium and the Netherlands during a men's basketball game. This sport is making its debut in the Olympic Games.
Spanish athlete Adrian Gavira Collado waits to serve during a beach volleyball match.
Hong Kong track and field athlete Edgar Cheung won the gold medal after defeating Daniele Garozzo of Italy in the men's foil final. This is Hong Kong's first gold medal at the Summer Olympics in 25 years.
Three US swimmers celebrate after winning the 4x100m freestyle relay.
Japanese skateboarder Momiji Nishiya won the gold medal in the women's street skateboarding event. At just 13 years old, she became the first female skateboarder to win an Olympic gold medal in skateboarding.
American gymnast Simone Biles performs in the vault event.
Italian tennis player Fabio Fognini expressed regret at losing a point to Daniil Medvedev of Russia in their third-round match.
Japanese athlete Hifumi Abe celebrates after winning the gold medal in the Judo event.
Two British athletes competed in the 10m synchronized platform diving event. They won the gold medal.
American athlete Anastasija Zolotic won the gold medal in Taekwondo. She is the first American female athlete to win a gold medal in this sporting event.
Australian swimmers celebrate together after winning the gold medal in the 4x100m freestyle relay. Their performance also set a new world record.
Chinese track and field athlete Sun Yiwen celebrates with coach Hugues Obry after winning the gold medal in fencing.
Cyclists competed in the men's road race. Ecuadorian athlete Richard Carapaz won after a breakaway in the final 10 km.
The two Indonesian badminton players after winning their quarterfinal match.
US beach volleyball player Sarah Sponcil is attempting to return the ball.
American swimmer Katie McLaughlin pinned the silver medal on her teammate Katie Ledecky after the 4x200m freestyle relay. The International Olympic Committee conducted a contactless awards ceremony, requiring athletes to pin their medals themselves.
BMX riders in the women's quarter-final race.
Spanish defender Cristina Ouviña was surrounded by Serbian players during a basketball qualifying match.
Chinese weightlifter Shi Zhiyong celebrates after winning the gold medal in the 73 kg category. He lifted 166 kg in the snatch and 198 kg in the clean and jerk, setting a new world record with a total of 364 kg.
Japanese baseball players celebrate their 4-3 victory over the Dominican Republic. This was the first baseball game of the Olympic Games.
Egyptian fencer Ziad Elsissy celebrates his victory in the saber event.
South African swimmer Brad Tandy has an Olympic symbol tattooed on his back.
Valentina Acosta Giraldo is a Colombian archer born in 2000 who competes in the recurve bow event. Fans call her a "doll" because of her pretty face.
The Japanese softball team celebrates with head coach Reika Utsugi after winning the gold medal in their match against the United States.
Two Norwegian athletes compete in the women's double sculls 49erFX event.
Athletes sprint in the 100m track and field event.
Huyen Chau
- Source: CNN
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