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The Olympics are officially opened!

Jul 24, 2021

The Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics has officially opened, after a year of delay due to the global COVID-19 pandemic.

Its opening ceremony yesterday saw athletes from all over the world march into a near empty stadium, as spectators are banned from attending the Games.

The ceremony also featured fireworks and a moment of silence to honour the victims who succumbed to the virus.

Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka was handed the torch to light the Olympic cauldron.

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Msian women’s doubles pair defeated in Tokyo Games group action

National women's doubles, Chow Mei Kuan/Lee Meng Yean lost in Group A action at the Tokyo Olympics.

The shuttlers were beaten by their Indonesian opponents in two straight sets.

The score was score 14-21, 17-21.

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Jadon Sancho is now a Man United player

Image: BBC

Jadon Sancho has completed his transfer from Borussia Dortmund to Manchester United for £73 million.

Sancho signed a five-year-deal at United and will wear the number 25 shirt for his new side.

The 21-year-old joins the Premier League club after four years in the Bundesliga with Dortmund.