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Just a few hundred officials and dignitaries were in the stands of the 68,000-seat venue, including French President Emmanuel Macron, US First Lady Jill Biden, and Japan’s Emperor Naruhito, who will declare the Games open. Athletes, support staff and media are subject to strict Covid-19 protocols, including regular testing and daily health checks.Every athlete entered the stadium wearing a mask, and the national delegations of athletes marching around the stadium were far smaller than usual, ranging from just a handful of people to a few dozen.
Team Nigeria’s contingent led by table tennis star Quadri Aruna and wrestling sensation Odunayo Adekuoroye walked the stadium in their traditional green and white, while the athletes billed to participate in 10 sports waved at the empty seats at the stadium.
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