Tokyo Olympics declared open; Team Singapore led in by Loh Kean Yew and Yu Mengyu

And in front of a largely empty 68,000-seater stadium, a sprinkling of Singapore’s contingent made their first appearance at the Games. They were led by badminton player Loh Kean Yew and table tennis athlete Yu Mengyu, who carried the Singapore flag.Due to coronavirus restrictions, a large swathe of athletes, including some from Singapore, were not present in a scaled down ceremony.

And apart from sections of the stadium occupied by members of the media and various dignitaries such as US First Lady Jill Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron, the lights, sounds and sights echoed off empty seats.Yet prior to the ceremony, there was an undeniable buzz on nearby streets as crowds gathered to snap photos and catch a glimpse of proceedings.View of the Japan National Stadium during the Tokyo Olympics on Jul 23, 2021.

Tokyo 2020 Olympics - The Tokyo 2020 Olympics Opening Ceremony - Olympic Stadium, Tokyo, Japan - July 23, 2021. Fireworks go off during the opening ceremony REUTERS/Leah MillisDespite the rows of empty seats, the ceremony still had some of the flair and colour that have traditionally marked the opening of the Olympics.

Then came a traditional Japanese performance featuring local history, before giant wooden rings - made of wood taken from trees planted by athletes of the Olympic Games of Tokyo 1964 - were carried in and transformed into the Olympic symbol. READ: Swimming: Schooling says less pressure at Tokyo Olympics after 'rollercoaster' of past few years

“Even though the stadium is empty, being here fills me with plenty of excitement. I’m extremely honoured to carry Singapore flag tonight, and will do my very best at the Olympic Games.”The Singapore contingent walks during the Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony on Jul 23, 2021. A total of 23 athletes will represent Singapore and compete at the Games. Seventeen of them are debutants, a record high.

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Am I the only one who wishes the Singapore team outfit isn’t so formal? Something with the orchid motif would be nice for a change. Olympics Tokyo2020

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