NewsPhotos In Pics: Tokyo Paralympics gets a glitzy opening ceremony

In Pics: Tokyo Paralympics gets a glitzy opening ceremony

In manner most fitting, the Tokyo Paralympics began here on Tuesday with the central theme of 'We Have Wings' in a colourful opening ceremony, depicting the para athletes' endeavour to fly high in the face of unimaginable adversities. At times tugging at the heartstrings, the otherwise joyous and colourful opening ceremony -- the main character of which was a 'little one-winged plane' -- encapsulated the idea that every human being has its own wings, and by mustering courage and spreading them wide, it can go anywhere irrespective of which way the wind blows. Emperor Naruhito declared the Games open in front of a near-empty stadium before the Paralympic flag was carried into the National Stadium. In these collection of pictures, we take a look at goregeous opening to the Tokyo Paralympics

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Updated:Aug 25, 2021, 01:57 PM IST

Tokyo Paralympics, a first for any nation

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The Paralympics have returned to Tokyo for the first time in 57 years, making the Japanese capital the first ever city to host the Games twice. (Photo: Reuters)

Wago Yui, the brilliant young talent

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The Little One-Winged Plane is played by Wago Yui, who has never performed before. She was cast because of her 'adorable smile and facial expressions, her dedication and her natural ability'. (Source: Twitter)

The final torchbearer of Tokyo Paralympics

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Kamiji Yui, Uchida Shunsuke and Morisaki Karin are the final Paralympic Torch Relay torchbearers at the opening ceremony in Tokyo. (Source: Twitter)

Tek Chand, the flag bearer at Tokyo Paralympics opening ceremony

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Arhan Bagati, Deputy Chef de Mission Indian Paralympic Contingent to Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Game, with flagbearer of the Indian contingent for the opening ceremony Javelin thrower Tek Chand, in Tokyo ahead of the opening ceremony. (Photo: PTI)

No Afghanistan para athlete at Tokyo Paralympics

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The Afghanistan national flag being displayed at the Tokyo Paralympics opening ceremony although no Afghan para athlete will be competing due to Taliban crisis. (Photo: IANS)