The torch lighting was Osaka’s first major public appearance since she took a mental health break following her pull-out from the French Open.
Naomi Osaka was revealed as the final torchbearer as she carried the Olympic flame up the final few steps to light up the Japan National Stadium’s cauldron on Friday evening, as Tokyo welcomed the 2020 games with a muted opening ceremony with Japanese Emperor Naruhito, U.S. first lady Jill Biden, French President Emmanuel Macron and other dignitaries in attendance....
The decision to pick the popular tennis superstar as the final torchbearer is being seen by many as an attempt by the organizers to move away from a string of controversies and gaffes that have overshadowed the lead-up to the games. Tokyo’s Covid-19 state of emergency meant that no fans were in attendance at the opening ceremony and the stands were occupied only by a small group of domestic and foreign dignitaries.Osaka’s appearance was a big win for the opening ceremony that has been rocked by scandals and controversies.
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