Naomi Osaka Ignites the Olympic Flame in Classic Nikes to Open the 2020 Summer Olympics
The 2020 Summer Olympics officially kicked off today in Tokyo, and albeit a year late due to the global pandemic, the festivities still honored the tradition of the historic games. Tennis pro and Japanese native Naomi Osaka had the honor of carrying the Olympic Torch during today’s opening ceremonies and lighting the Olympic flame to mark the start of the games. For her grand moment, the 23-year-old took center stage in Japan’s official uniform for the event — a white shirt and coordinating shorts striped with red in an homage to the country’s flag. Naomi Osaka carries the Olympic Torch during the opening ceremony in the Olympic Stadium at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Friday, July 23, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. CREDIT: AP A closer view of Naomi Osaka’s sneakers. CREDIT: AP On her feet, the Nike athlete appeared to tap the Swoosh brand’s signature Air Force 1 sneakers. The silhouette first hit shelves in the 1980s and has since become a cultural icon and must-have footwear sty