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After the Coronavirus pandemic forced the Tokyo 2020 organisers to suspend the tournament by an year, the wait for the Olympic Games is almost over, with the competition all set to commence on July 23, 2021. Billions of fans worldwide are expected to watch the opening ceremony of the world's biggest multi-sport event as the final preparations for the same have commenced in Japan's capital. Prior to the commencement of the games, here is all you need to know about the renowned opening ceremony, as India gears up to play in Tokyo 2020 with its biggest contingent of 126 athletes.
When is the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020?
The opening ceremony of the Olympic Games- Tokyo 20200 is set to begin at 20:00 (JST) on July 23, 2021, which means in Indian Standard Time, the programme will begin at 4: 30 pm or 16:30 hours on July 23.
What to expect in the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020?
The opening ceremony details are usually a secret and it is the same for this year. Despite there being no spectators, one can expect fireworks at the venue as flagbearers enter the stadium followed by their country's contingent. The competing nations will be led by Greece as it was the home of the Ancient Olympic Games, with host nation Japan entering the stadium last.
Post the Olympic oath, the games are officially declared open and television viewers will witness a spectacle of the artistic display as the Olympic flame will enter the stadium and the lighting of the Olympic cauldron will take place.
What is the Olympic oath of Olympic Games Tokyo 2020?
At the Olympic Games this year, the oath has been slightly modified to outline the importance of solidarity, inclusion, non-discrimination and equality. Moreover, the number of oath takers have been increased to six in sync with the International Olympic Committee (IOC’s) and the Tokyo 2020 Organising Committee’s drive towards gender equality.
What is the theme of the Opening Ceremony of Olympic Games at Tokyo 2020?
Although the common concept across the event for Olympic and Paralympic Games is "Moving Forward", the theme specifically for the opening ceremony is "United by Emotion". Tokyo 2020 believes that sports have the power to unite the world through emotion, irrespective of different languages or come from different cultures.
Boxing- Tokyo Olympics 2020
24 July to 8 August:
Boxing events for 13 weight categories from preliminaries to finals for both men and women are spread across 16 days. India will be representing in the following 9 weight categories:
Men's Flyweight Men's
Lightweight Men's
Welterweight Women's
Flyweight Women's
Lightweight Men's
Middleweight Men's
Super Heavyweight Women's
Welterweight
Women's Middleweight
Equestrian- Tokyo Olympics 2020
30 July
Eventing Individual Day 1 (Time: 5 AM)
31 July
Eventing Individual Day 2 (Time: 5 AM)
1 August
Eventing Day 3 (Time: 3:45 AM)
2 August
Eventing Individual Final
Fencing- Tokyo Olympics 2020
26 July
Women’s Sabre Round of 64 to Quarterfinals (Time: 5:30 AM to 1 PM)
Semifinals and Medal matches (Time: 2:30 PM)
Hockey- Tokyo Olympics 2020
Men’s Hockey Tournament:
24 July
India vs New Zealand (Time: 6:30 AM)
25 July
India vs Australia (Time: 3 PM)
27 July
India vs Spain (Time: 6:30 AM)
29 July
India v Argentina (Time: 6 AM)
30 July
India vs Japan (Time: 3 PM)
1 August
Men’s Quarterfinals
3 August
Men’s Semifinals
5 August
Medal Matches
Women’s Hockey Tournament:
24 July
India vs Netherlands (Time: 3 PM)
26 July
India vs Germany (Time: 3:30 PM)
28 July
India vs Great Britain (Time: 6:30 AM)
30 July
India vs Ireland (Time: 6 AM)
31 July
India vs South Africa (Time: 6:30 AM)
2 August
Women’s Quarterfinals
4 August
Women’s Semifinals
6 August
Medal Matches
Gymnastics- Tokyo Olympics 2020
25 July
Women’s Qualification Round ( Time: 6:30 AM)
29 July
Women’s All-around Final
1 August
Women’s Vault Final (Time: 1:30 PM)
Women’s Uneven bars Final (Time: 1:30 PM)
2 August
Women’s Floor Exercise Final (Time: 1:30 PM)
3 August
Women’s balance beam Final (Time: 1:30 PM)
Judo- Tokyo Olympics 2020
24 July
Women’s 48 kg elimination rounds and Quarterfinals (Time: 7:30 AM)
Repechage and Final (Time: 1:30 PM)
Rowing- Tokyo Olympics 2020
24 July
Lightweight Men’s Double Sculls Heats (Time: 5 AM)
25 July
Lightweight Men’s Double Sculls Repechage (Time: 5:30 AM)
27 July
Lightweight Men’s Double Sculls Semi-Finals A/B and Final C (Time: 5 AM)
29 July
Lightweight Men’s Double Sculls Final A (Time: 5 AM)
Sailing- Tokyo Olympics 2020
25 July to 27 July and July 29 to July 30
Men’s Laser Round Races
25 July to 27 July and 29 July to 30 July
Women's Laser Radial Round Races
27 July to 28 July and July 30 to July 31
Men's 49er Round Races
1 August
Men’s Laser Medal Race, Women's Laser Radial Medal Race
Shooting- Tokyo Olympics 2020
24 July
10m Air Rifle Women’s Qualification and Final
10m Air Pistol Men’s Qualification and Final (Time: 5 AM)
25 July
10m Air Pistol Women’s Qualification and Final
10m Air Rifle Men’s Qualification and Final
Skeet Men’s Qualification Day 1 (Time: 5.30 AM)
26 July
Skeet Men’s Qualification Day 2 and Final (Time: 5:30 AM)
27 July
10m Air Pistol Mixed Qualification and Final, 10m Air Rifle Mixed Qualification and Final (Time: 5.30 AM)
29 July
25m Pistol Women’s Precision stage (Time: 5.30 AM)
30 July
25m Pistol Women’s Qualification and Final (Time: 5:30 AM)
31 July
50m Rifle 3 positions Qualification and Final (Time: 9.30 AM)
1 August
25m Rapid Fire Pistol Men’s Qualification – Stage 1 (Time: 5 AM)
2 August
25m Rapid Fire Pistol Men’s Qualification – Stage 2 and Final
50m Rifle 3 Positions Men’s Qualification and Final (Time: 5 AM)
Table Tennis- Tokyo Olympics 2020
Men’s and Women’s Singles:
24 July
Men’s and Women’s Singles Preliminary Round (Time: 5:30 AM)
Men’s and Women’s Singles Round 1 (Time: 10:45 AM and 4 PM)
Mixed Doubles Round of 16 (Time: 9:15 AM)
25 July
Men’s and Women’s Singles Round 2 (Time: 10:30 AM)
Mixed Doubles Quarterfinals (Time: 6:30 AM)
Mixed Doubles Semifinals (Time: 4:30 PM)
26 July
Men’s and Women’s Singles Round 2 (Time: 6:30 AM)
Men’s and Women’s Singles Round 3 (Time: 11 AM)
Mixed Doubles Medal Matches (Time: 4:30 PM)
27 July
Men’s and Women’s Singles Round 3 (Time: 11 AM)
Men’s and Women’s Singles Round of 16 (Time: 11 AM and 4 PM)
28 July
Men’s and Women’s Singles Quarterfinals
29 July
Men’s Singles Semifinals and Medal matches for Women’s Singles
30 July
Medal matches for Men’s Singles
Weightlifting- Tokyo Olympics 2020
3 August
Women’s 62 kg Freestyle 1/8 Finals till Semifinals
4 August
Women’s 62kg Freestyle Repechage and Medal Matches
Women’s 57kg Freestyle 1/8 Finals till Semifinals
Men's 57kg Freestyle 1/8 Finals till Semifinals
Men’s 86kg Freestyle 1/8 Finals till Semifinals
5 August
Women’s 57 kg Freestyle Repechage and Medal Matches
Women’s 53kg Freestyle 1/8 Finals till Semifinals
Men's 57kg Freestyle Repechage and Medal Matches
Men’s 86kg Freestyle Repechage and Medal Matches
6 August
Women’s 53kg Freestyle Repechage and Medal Matches
Women's 50kg Freestyle 1/8 Finals till Semifinals
Men’s 65kg Freestyle 1/8 Finals till Semifinals
Golf- Tokyo Olympics 2020
29 July to 1 August
Men’s Tournament (Time: 4 AM to 12:30 PM)
4 August to 7 August
Women’s Tournament (Time: 4 AM to 12:30 PM)
Tennis- Tokyo Olympics 2020
24 July and 25 July
Women’s Doubles 1st Round (Time: 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM)
26 July
Women’s Doubles 2nd Round (Time: 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM)
27 July
Women’s Doubles 2nd Round and Quarterfinals (Time:8:30 AM and 4:30 PM)
28 July
Women’s Doubles Quarter Finals (Time: 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM)
29 July
Women’s Doubles Semi-Finals (Time:8:30 AM and 4:30 PM)
31 July
Women’s Doubles Bronze medal match (Time: 8:30 AM)
1 August
Women’s Doubles Gold medal match (Time:8:30 AM)
Swimming- Tokyo Olympics 2020
25 July
Men’s 100m Backstroke heats and Women’s 100m Backstroke heats (Time: 3:30 PM)
26 July
Men’s 100m Backstroke Semifinals (Time: 7 AM)
Men’s 200m Butterfly Heats (Time: 3:30 PM)
Women’s 100m Backstroke Semifinals (Time: 7 AM)
27 July
Men’s 100m Backstroke Final (Time: 7 AM)
Men’s 200m Butterfly Semifinals (Time: 7 AM)
Women’s 100m Backstroke Final (Time:7 AM)
28 July
Men’s 200m Butterfly Final (Time: 7 AM)
Where can I watch Tokyo Olympics in India?
The Tokyo Olympics 2020 will be broadcasted live on Sony Sports Network and government broadcaster Doordarshan.
Can Tokyo Olympics in India be streamed online?
The Tokyo Olympics 2020 can be streamed online on Sony Liv App and website.
