NBA star Rui Hachimura leads Japan in Parade of Nations at Opening Ceremony

Rui Hachimura leads Japan through Olympic Stadium in the Parade of Nations.

By NBC Olympics

Published July 23, 2021 9:44 pm

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Japan marched last in the Opening Ceremony Parade of Nations as the host country. The iconic red and white flag was held higher than most thanks to Japan’s tall flagbearer, Washington Wizards star Rui Hachimura.

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