The XXXII Olympiad, the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, officially began Friday night.
A year late, 22% over budget, and denuded of spectators, the Games will be a testament to the human spirit — the determination to overcome hardship and showcase sportsmanship, respect and our common humanity.
When the Games are done, we can assess how true that bold assertion was — or whether that often-cited justification was just empty words or a carefully crafted delusion. For now, we can only cheer and applaud the athletes as they compete to be the best in the world in their sports.
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