IN PICS | Tokyo Olympics 2020 Opening Ceremony Begins - Check These Astonishing Images From The Mega Event

Tokyo Olympics 2020, which kick-started with a bang on Friday (July 23), holds the distinction of being the first games to be held with spectators due to the COVID-19 crisis. Scroll down to see astonishing images from the opening ceremony (PIC Credit: Tokyo 2020's Twitter Handle)

Pink fireworks lit up the stadium during the opening ceremony of Tokyo Olympics 2020. Millions of viewers are watching the gala event live on their television screens. (PIC Credit: Tokyo 2020's Twitter Handle)

The opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics 2020 commenced in a nearly empty stadium after a year-long delay due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (PIC Credit: Tokyo 2020's Twitter Handle)

A video of athletes training at their home was displayed during the opening ceremony. The opening ceremony of the sporting event was nothing short of a spectacle.(PIC Credit: Tokyo 2020's Twitter Handle)

As is the custom, the Greece is the first country to enter the Olympic Stadium during the opening ceremony. Here's a photo from the parade of athletes! (PIC Credit: Tokyo 2020's Twitter Handle)

The opening ceremony, which took place in the 68,000-capacity stadium before few officials and dignitaries including French President Emmanuel Macron and US First Lady Jill Biden. (PIC Credit: AFP Photos)