Tokyo Olympics 2020: Stunning fireworks light up Opening Ceremony as Games finally open after a year's delay

[caption id=“attachment_9831431” align=“alignnone” width=“640”] The Olympic Flame is lit during the Tokyo Olympics 2020 Opening Ceremony in Tokyo. The delayed Games, which was declared open on Friday, will run till 8 August. AP[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_9831381” align=“alignnone” width=“640”] The Indian contingent, with boxer MC Mary Kom and hockey captain Manpreet Singh as flag-bearers during the Olympics opening ceremony. AP[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_9831391” align=“alignnone” width=“640”] A close-up of Indian flag-holders Mary Kom and Manpreet Singh. AP[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_9831401” align=“alignnone” width=“640”] Athletes from the United States of America during the Olympics opening ceremony. USA are sending their second-largest contingent to the Games with 613 athletes taking part. A total of 648 USA athletes took part in the 1996 Atlanta Games. AP[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_9831451” align=“alignnone” width=“640”] The hosting Japanese contingent make their appearance during the Olympics opening ceremony. AP[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_9831441” align=“alignnone” width=“640”] The torch-bearers make their way around the stadium during the Olympics opening ceremony. AP[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_9831371” align=“alignnone” width=“640”] A group of dancers perform at the Olympics opening ceremony. AP[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_9831411” align=“alignnone” width=“640”] The Olympics opening ceremony was made a much grander affair thanks to the explosive fireworks around the Olympic Stadium. AP[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_9831421” align=“alignnone” width=“640”] Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka after lighting the Olympic Cauldron flame to officially mark the start of the Olympic Games. AP[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_9831661” align=“alignnone” width=“640”] Japanese Emperor Naruhito spoke on the occassion of the Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony, officially declaring the Games open. AP[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_9831651” align=“alignnone” width=“640”] More stunning visuals of dancers performing at the Olympics opening ceremony. AP[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_9831631” align=“alignnone” width=“640”] Malia Paseka and Pita Taufatofua, flag-bearers of Tonga at the Olympics opening ceremony. Pita will bee taking part in Taekwondo, hoping to earn just his country’s second-all time medal at the Games. AP[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_9831641” align=“alignnone” width=“640”] Fireworks are lit at the end of the Olympics opening ceremony, with the Olympic Cauldron flame also being lit. AP[/caption]