THE OLYMPICS BRINGS OUT THE BEST - AS HUMAN BEINGS WE ALL OVERCOME - THE TOKYO OLYMPICS 2020 - STALLED FOR A YEAR - WAS HELD AND BEHOLD - THE CEREMONY WAS SPECTACULAR - KUDOS TO THE JAPANESE.

 

Naomi Osaka at the Tokyo Olympics - 2020.

Naomi Osaka lit the Olympic 2020 torch and did us all proud.

The Tokyo Olympics are on - witnessed a ceremony - that will be embedded in the memory of those that admire the human spirit for overcoming - and showcase unity, solidarity, empathy, a commitment to bring the best in us - and overcome any hurdle - with tenacity and fortitude.

The Japanese government had to overcome all sorts of hurdles - and addressed each problem in a meaningful way. After stalling the opening of the Tokyo Olympics for a year - the impending Novel COVID-19 - took a turn for the worse, the Delta Viarant causing a surge. 

It was touch and go - even the Director of the Olympics - brought forth a problem leading to his dismissal - and yet those in charge - showed the world - human beings can and will - overcome - and showcase the best they have in unity having the tenacity and fortitude. 

Drones display Earth and all the continents.

 

Out came thousands of drones - and drew the map of the Earth - the many continents - and brought the Earth and those that inhabit it together - what a show - people looked at the sky - and saw that together we can and must put our best foot forward.

Dancing

Imagine 

President Joe Biden's wife - the first lady represented America - the French President was in the house - there were other dignitaries too - too many to name - but showed up - because it was necessary to make a statement.

Every precaution has been taken to keep the virus at bay - we know this is not easy - more when so many are coming from all over the world. 

Here in the United States, we have the vaccine - not so in many countries - we must count our blessings. 

We must also have empathy and share our resources with others - work with the World Health Organization and Centers for Disease Control, and more.

The Olympians from all over the world have our support and more our prayers - we need the Olympics to help us realize that we cannot each go our own way - and destroy the very element that keeps humanity alive LOVE, HOPE, and EMPATHY. 

The United States contingent! 

Jazz Musician Hiromi is at her best.

The Tokyo Olympics 2020 showcased the best it had to offer.

Naomi Osaka lit the Olympic Torch.

There came a moment - who would be chosen - to light the Tokyo Olympic 2020 torch - it did not come as a surprise - it would be Naomi Osaka.

Noami Osaka has had many trials and tribulations - she is of African and Japanese descent - and lives in New York - an up-and-coming tennis champion.

We all rejoiced - more those people of color - we thank the Japanese Government and the organizers - for making this one-of-a-kind choice - the choice of the people.

Japan's Naohisa Takato - won a gold medal in Judo class 60KG.

Faster, Higher, Stronger, Together.

In the next two weeks - we will witness the best athletes prove to us all the best they can offer - God has been good to us to witness from near and far - we must get vaccinated - we must uplift each other - we may not win a medal - but if we all do our best - we can say we tried - and in doing join the Olympic spirit. 

China's Yang won the first Gold Medal of the Tokyo Olympics - 

Women's 10m Air Rifle

The Stadium in all its glory!

Oiled and shinning - Tongan Pita Taufatofua -

the crowd loves him and his display.

There is so much to witness and learn from this year's Tokyo Olympics 2020 - we needed this Olympic event - to recalibrate and address the bigger issues - all over the world - our lives.

As a sports enthusiast and one who managed sports teams - I learned early on - when one endeavor to play well - more as a team player - one learns a lot. 

A lot of detailed planning goes on putting on any sports event - Japan has shown us - how to overcome - this Tokoyo Olympic games - will down in history - as one that happened even when so many said it would not.

We will be entertained for the next two weeks, and we will also learn a lot - world records will be broken - and already we see so many shine. God Bless.

Japanese Emperor Seiko-Hashimoto - the opening ceremony.

Naomi Osaka lit the Olympic cauldron.

Aerial view of the stadium.