Together we can dream again. The message of sobriety Opening ceremony at the Tokyo Olympic Stadium it was loud and clear, despite the chants of hundreds of Japanese against the ToysIn a climate of uncertainty given the continuation of the pandemic, the brazier was lit and the thirty-second edition of the Summer Olympics has begun, the first open only to professionals and not to the public, precisely to contain infections.
The pictograms
The funniest moment in our opinion? When three imaginative performers have staged all the disciplines present in these Games in 50 amusing human pictograms, leaving aside the two-wheel disciplines, proving to be among the most successful, just think of the interpretation of BMX freestyle.
Rossi & Viviani
One of the most anticipated moments for cycling fans was when Rio 2016 omnium Olympic champion Elia Viviani made his entrance holding the Italian flag together with shooter Jessica Rossi, followed by a large representation of the 384 athletes will compete in Tokyo in the next two weeks until August 8th. Never before had a cyclist been an Italian standard-bearer and so, in the absence of local supporters, My colleague Giulia De Maio from Tuttobici and I took care of waving a tricolour in the stands with pride for a historic moment for the two-wheel movement.
A Viviani in white and visibly excited The Olympics can finally begin
A Viviani in white and visibly excited our two standard-bearers, composed and very elegant The Olympics can finally begin
Sir “Wiggo”
«He is the best flag bearer ever for Italy, he is good at holding the tricolour high», told us before the beginning of the Opening Ceremony none other than Sir Bradley Wiggins, present in Tokyo as a commentator for Eurosport. In fact, Everyone remembers how Elia waved the flag on his shoulders at the Rio de Janeiro velodrome five years ago after his thrilling gold medal., in the hope of an encore in Japan.
The teams are all inside, the Emperor's speech begins, brazier lit Fireworks in the sky and a show below
The teams are all inside, the Emperor's speech begins, brazier lit The teams are all in, the Emperor's speech begins
It begins
Elia's smile on the big screen during the Italian parade has already sparked enthusiasm among the Italians and, while it will be night with you, the first day of competitions will start here, with our five samurai ready to do battle on the grueling course that winds along the slopes of Mount Fuji, the quintessential symbol of all Japan. Set your alarm clock: the road race will start at 4am Italian time and will see the start Vincenzo Nibali, Julius Ciccone, Gianni moscon, Damian Caruso e Alberto Bettiol. Arrival is expected between 10am and 10,30am, also depending on the average that the pedal axles will be able to achieve despite the sultry heat that has been enveloping Tokyo and its surroundings in recent weeks.
A simple ceremony that did not renounce Japanese culture More Japanese culture: without Covid the show would have been explosive.
A simple ceremony that did not renounce Japanese culture More Japanese culture: without Covid the show would have been explosive.
Spanish Anxiety
It was not a quiet eve for the Spanish team, who had to stay in isolation due to the Masseur Joseba Eguezabal tests positive for CovidHowever, the negativity of the athletes' swabs gave the green light for Valverde and his companions, expected protagonists of the first Olympic effort on two wheels in Tokyo.
