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Sayonara, Tokyo: Emotional Closing Ceremony of 2020 Summer Olympics
Sayonara, Tokyo: Emotional Closing Ceremony of 2020 Summer Olympics
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Only a few guests were present at the event due to health concerns, as Japan has registered a rising number of COVID-19 cases in recent days. But the closing... 08.08.2021, Sputnik International
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The Tokyo Games kicked off on 23 July, with many precautions and restrictions imposed to avoid a COVID outbreak. However, despite all the obstacles, the Olympics proved their importance as one of the world’s greatest events, connecting people from different countries and celebrating their best qualities.
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Sayonara, Tokyo: Emotional Closing Ceremony of 2020 Summer Olympics Only a few guests were present at the event due to health concerns, as Japan has registered a rising number of COVID-19 cases in recent days. But the closing ceremony was still emotional and full of hope that things will get better soon.
The Tokyo Games kicked off on 23 July, with many precautions and restrictions imposed to avoid a COVID outbreak. However, despite all the obstacles, the Olympics proved their importance as one of the world’s greatest events, connecting people from different countries and celebrating their best qualities.
© REUTERS / Issei Kato People outside the stadium watch fireworks during the closing ceremony. People outside the stadium watch fireworks during the closing ceremony.
© REUTERS / Antonio Bronic International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach waves during the Tokyo 2020 Olympics closing ceremony. International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach waves during the Tokyo 2020 Olympics closing ceremony.
© Sputnik / Grigoriy Sysoyev / Go to the mediabank Flag bearers carry Japan's national flag at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics closing ceremony. Flag bearers carry Japan's national flag at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics closing ceremony.
© Sputnik / Grigoriy Sysoyev / Go to the mediabank View of fireworks above the Olympic Stadium in Tokyo during the closing ceremony of the 2020 Summer Olympic Games. View of fireworks above the Olympic Stadium in Tokyo during the closing ceremony of the 2020 Summer Olympic Games.
© Sputnik / Grigoriy Sysoyev ROC team flag bearer Abdulrashid Sadulaev during the closing ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at the Olympic Stadium.
ROC team flag bearer Abdulrashid Sadulaev during the closing ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at the Olympic Stadium.
© REUTERS / Toby Melville A volunteer is seen applauding during the closing ceremony. A volunteer is seen applauding during the closing ceremony.
© Sputnik / Vladimir Astapkovich / Go to the mediabank Fireworks light up the Tokyo sky at the 2020 Summer Olympics closing ceremony. Fireworks light up the Tokyo sky at the 2020 Summer Olympics closing ceremony.
© AFP 2023 / Oli Scarff Canada's athletes walk across the field during the closing ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. Canada's athletes walk across the field during the closing ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
© Sputnik / Grigoriy Sysoyev / Go to the mediabank Athletes take part in a parade during the closing ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Athletes take part in a parade during the closing ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
© REUTERS / Amr Abdallah Dalsh Athletes from the United States participate in the closing ceremony. Athletes from the United States participate in the closing ceremony.
© Sputnik / Grigoriy Sysoyev The athletes participate in a parade during the 2020 Summer Olympic Games closing ceremony.
The athletes participate in a parade during the 2020 Summer Olympic Games closing ceremony.
© AFP 2023 / Jewel Samad The Japanese dancer Aoi Yamada performs during the closing ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. The Japanese dancer Aoi Yamada performs during the closing ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
© AP Photo / Kiichiro Sato Fireworks illuminate the sky over the National Stadium during the closing ceremony of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Fireworks illuminate the sky over the National Stadium during the closing ceremony of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
© AFP 2023 / Daniel Leal-Olivas Members of the Polish delegation take pictures as they attend the closing ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. Members of the Polish delegation take pictures as they attend the closing ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
© REUTERS / Fabrizio Bensch Athletes take part in a parade during the closing ceremony. Athletes take part in a parade during the closing ceremony.
© REUTERS / Antonio Bronic A team member from Australia sits on the shoulders of another during the closing ceremony. A team member from Australia sits on the shoulders of another during the closing ceremony.
© AFP 2023 / Pedro Pardo A performer rides a unicycle during the closing ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in Tokyo. A performer rides a unicycle during the closing ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in Tokyo.
© REUTERS / Thomas Peter General view of the fireworks above the stadium during the closing ceremony. General view of the fireworks above the stadium during the closing ceremony.
© AP Photo / Jae C. Hong Artists perform during the closing ceremony in the Olympic Stadium at the 2020 Summer Olympics.
Artists perform during the closing ceremony in the Olympic Stadium at the 2020 Summer Olympics.
© Sputnik / Ramil Sitdikov Artists perform during the closing ceremony in the Olympic Stadium at the 2020 Summer Olympics.
Artists perform during the closing ceremony in the Olympic Stadium at the 2020 Summer Olympics.
© AP Photo / Dan Mullen/Pool Swiss athletes lie on the grass during the closing ceremony in the Olympic Stadium at the 2020 Summer Olympics.
Swiss athletes lie on the grass during the closing ceremony in the Olympic Stadium at the 2020 Summer Olympics.
© REUTERS / Pawel Kopczynski Olympic Stadium is lit up during the closing ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Olympic Stadium is lit up during the closing ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
© REUTERS / Antonio Bronic Performers inside the stadium during the closing ceremony. Performers inside the stadium during the closing ceremony.
© Sputnik / Grigoriy Sysoyev / Go to the mediabank President of the International Olympic Committee Thomas Bach attends the 32nd Summer Olympic Games closing ceremony. President of the International Olympic Committee Thomas Bach attends the 32nd Summer Olympic Games closing ceremony.
© REUTERS / Bernadett Szabo Traditional drummer performs during the closing ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Traditional drummer performs during the closing ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
© REUTERS / Toby Melville The Olympic torch and cauldron are displayed during the closing ceremony. The Olympic torch and cauldron are displayed during the closing ceremony.
© Sputnik / Ramil Sitdikov / Go to the mediabank Flags of Japan, Greece, and France at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics Closing Ceremony. Flags of Japan, Greece, and France at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics Closing Ceremony.
© AFP 2023 / Antonin Thuillier The Olympic cauldron closes after the flame is extinguished during the closing ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. The Olympic cauldron closes after the flame is extinguished during the closing ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
© REUTERS / Toby Melville General view inside the Olympic Stadium during the closing ceremony. General view inside the Olympic Stadium during the closing ceremony.
