We start here in Tokyo, where the opening ceremony of the long-awaited Tokyo Olympics is underway. The Games were postponed by one year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Under strict antivirus measures, more than 11,000 athletes from about 200 countries and territories are streaming in to compete in a record 33 sports.
The ceremony started with a performance dedicated to athletes, who pushed themselves to the limit despite the pandemic.
The athletes wore face masks and were told to keep social distance as they marched.
A team made up of refugees is participating in the Summer Games for the second time, following Rio de Janeiro.
The ceremony and most of the competitions are being held without spectators. The number of officials attending the opening ceremony was reduced to about 950.
◆stream in 流れ込む、どんどん押し寄せる、大勢が次々にやってくる
Under strict antivirus measures, more than 11,000 athletes from about 200 countries and territories are streaming in to compete in a record 33 sports.
The ceremony started with a performance dedicated to athletes, who pushed themselves to the limit despite the pandemic.
The athletes wore face masks and were told to keep social distance as they marched.
A team made up of refugees is participating in the Summer Games for the second time, following Rio de Janeiro.
The ceremony and most of the competitions are being held without spectators. The number of officials attending the opening ceremony was reduced to about 950.
◆stream in 流れ込む、どんどん押し寄せる、大勢が次々にやってくる
◆push oneself to the limit 自分の限界まで頑張る