Who's Lighting the Cauldron?

Naomi Osaka lights Olympic cauldron at Tokyo Opening Ceremony. World No. 2 tennis player Naomi Osaka, who represents Japan, served as the final Olympic torchbearer for the Tokyo Olympic Games, lighting the Olympic flame during Friday night's Opening Ceremony.

Who lit the cauldron 2021?

The opening ceremony kicked off the festivities Friday and ended with tennis superstar Naomi Osaka lighting the Olympic cauldron. The traditional parade of nations saw 206 nations enter the Olympic stadium in Tokyo, and more than 11,000 athletes will participate in the Games.

Who decides who lights the Olympic cauldron?

Who gets to light the Olympic cauldron? The final torchbearer, who lights the Olympic cauldron during the Opening Ceremony, is typically a famous athlete, or athletes, from the host country.

Sarah Jenkins

Sarah Jenkins

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