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Unlike previous Games, the cauldron will in fact be located away from the stadium and situated in Tokyo's waterfront city. One of the most symbolic and important parts of the Opening Ceremony is the Olympic oath.

At the Tokyo Games the oath has been significantly adapted in order to highlight the importance of solidarity, inclusion, non-discrimination and equality. The number of oath-takers has also been extended from three to six — two athletes, two coaches and two judges.

Tokyo has designed the opening ceremony around several themes, but they are all underpinned by the idea the Games can bring fresh hope and encouragement to people around the world - both through the active appearance of athletes and through the power of sport.

The common concept across all ceremonies - both opening and closing, for Olympic and Paralympic Games, is "Moving Forward" - however the Opening Ceremony for the Olympic Games has the theme of "United by Emotion". Tokyo will be unlike any other Olympic Games in history because it will take place in the face of the COVID pandemic, which is an obstacle far beyond anything we have ever faced. The Olympic Rings are displayed in front of the New National Stadium, where construction continues on the day marking one year to go until the Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan, on July 24, Related Stories.

The 25 Defining Works of the Black Renaissance. Already a print subscriber? Go here to link your subscription. Need help? Visit our Help Center. Go here to connect your wallet. There will still be plenty of people at the 68,seat stadium during the ceremony, however. About 10, people, including International Olympic Committee officials, Japanese Olympic officials, diplomats, dignitaries and sponsors will be attending.

Performers and members of the media will also be present as will athletic personnel from the nations, and entities represented in the Olympic Games.

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