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I'm Bethany Van Delfth, and this is the 10 News,

where we get the load down on what's up in the world.

It's Friday, July 23rd, and we're here with a special bonus episode of the 10.

The Olympics officially kick off today with the opening ceremonies.

To celebrate, our sports correspondent, Kenny Curtis, is here to talk about this terrific

tradition.

Let's dive in.

Yeah. edition. Let's dive in. It's almost here. The event we've all been waiting for tonight's opening ceremony in Tokyo

will kick off the 2020 Olympic Games. And while the actual competition doesn't start until tomorrow,

the opening ceremony is actually pretty cool, too. It's a unique combination of history,

sportsmanship, and entertainment that is supposed to be inspiring and entertaining all at the same time.

It's like a big worldwide party. And while the Olympic ceremony has been happening since the game's inception, the tradition

really took off back in 1908 at the Olympics in London.

This was the first time that the athletes were invited to march in the ceremonial parade

to represent their country.

Since then, the Olympic ceremony has become a time-honored tradition that includes music,

dance, fireworks, and other performances that showcase the culture of the host country and

demonstrate the unity and respect that the Olympics strive to promote.

The ceremony also features the hanging of the Olympic flags, oaths taken by athletes,

coaches, and officials, and a release of doves to symbolize peace. And it also provides quality

entertainment. 1,467 stars depicted on the chart of the constellations and the regents.

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