A year later than expected due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games officially took place in Japan from July 23 to August 8, 2021. Exciting competitions are starting, medals have been awarded to athletes at the biggest sporting event on the planet.
The opening ceremony took place on Friday, July 23, with the participation of more than 11,000 athletes from 200 countries and territories around the world. However, this year's Olympics will be held without spectators, as Tokyo is still in a state of emergency due to the pandemic. Only 5/42 competition venues will be open to fans.
Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony
Amidst the news about"Unlucky" things that happened at the OlympicsThis year, there are still beautiful moments, positive energy radiating from the intense competitions of the athletes. Let's take a look at the most beautiful moments of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics up to now.
Brazilian shortboarder Italo Ferreira competes on July 25. This is the first time this sport has been included in the Olympics.
Athlete Yang Qian (China), the first gold medalist of this year's Olympics. She won the 10m air rifle event.
Brazil's Ana Paula Rodrigues Belo tries to score during a handball match against Hungary.
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 Kang Young-mi (right) celebrates with teammates after defeating the United States in the sabre quarter-finals.
US water polo player Johnny Hooper takes a shot during the 20-3 win over South Africa.
Russian gymnasts burst into tears after winning the team gold medal.
Japanese table tennis players celebrate their impressive victory over China in the mixed doubles final. The victory ended years of Chinese dominance in the sport.
Athlete Hidilyn Diaz (Philippines) celebrates winning the 55 kg weightlifting event. This is the first Olympic gold medal for the Philippines.
Tokyo sunset on July 26, Belgium and the Netherlands during the men's basketball match. The sport is making its Olympic debut.
Spain's Adrian Gavira Collado waits to serve during a beach volleyball match.
Hong Kong athlete Edgar Cheung won the gold medal after defeating Italy's Daniele Garozzo in the men's sabre final. It was Hong Kong's first gold medal at the Summer Olympics in 25 years.
Three US swimmers celebrate after winning the 4x100m freestyle relay.
Skateboarder Momiji Nishiya (Japan) won the gold medal in the women's street skateboarding event. She was only 13 years old and became the first athlete to win the women's skateboarding championship at the Olympics.
Athlete Simone Biles (USA) performs in the gymnastics vault event.
Tennis player Fabio Fognini (Italy) regrets losing a point against Daniil Medvedev (Russia) in the third round match.
Athlete Hifumi Abe (Japan) celebrates after winning the gold medal in Judo.
Two British athletes competed in the 10m platform pairs diving event. They won the gold medal.
Anastasija Zolotic (USA) won the gold medal in Taekwondo. She is the first American female athlete to win gold in this sporting event.
Australian swimmers celebrate after winning gold in the 4x100m freestyle relay. Their performance also set a new world record.
Chinese athlete Sun Yiwen celebrates with coach Hugues Obry after winning gold in fencing.
Cyclists compete in the men's road race. Ecuador's Richard Carapaz won after breaking away in the final 10 km.
Two Indonesian badminton players after winning their quarter-final match.
US beach volleyball player Sarah Sponcil attempts to receive the ball.
US swimmer Katie McLaughlin pins her silver medal on teammate Katie Ledecky after the 4x200m freestyle relay. The International Olympic Committee conducted a contactless award ceremony, requiring athletes to hand in their medals.
BMX riders in the women's quarter-final.
Spain's center back Cristina Ouviña is surrounded by Serbian players during a preliminary round basketball match.
Chinese weightlifter Shi Zhiyong celebrates after winning gold in the 73kg weight class. He lifted 166kg in the snatch and 198kg in the clean and jerk, setting a new world record total of 364kg.
Japanese baseball players celebrate their 4-3 win over the Dominican Republic. This was the first baseball game of the Olympics.
Egyptian fencer Ziad Elsissy celebrates his victory in the saber event.
The Olympic symbol tattoo on the back of South African swimmer Brad Tandy.
Valentina Acosta Giraldo - Colombian female archer born in 2000 competes in the single-strap bow event. Her fans call her "doll" because of her pretty face.
The Japanese softball team celebrates with head coach Reika Utsugi after winning the gold medal against the United States.
Two Norwegian athletes compete in the women's 49erFX double sculls.
Athletes sprint in the 100 meter track and field event.
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- Source: CNN
