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The World Games 2022 Opening Ceremony at Protective Stadium in downtown Birmingham on Thursday, July 7, 2022. Photo by Erin Nelson.
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Athletes from the United States enter the stadium during The World Games 2022 Opening Ceremony at Protective Stadium in downtown Birmingham on Thursday, July 7, 2022. Photo by Erin Nelson.
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Performers take the stage during The World Games 2022 Opening Ceremony at Protective Stadium in downtown Birmingham on Thursday, July 7, 2022. Photo by Erin Nelson.
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The World Games 2022 Opening Ceremony at Protective Stadium in downtown Birmingham on Thursday, July 7, 2022. Photo by Erin Nelson.
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The World Games 2022 Opening Ceremony at Protective Stadium in downtown Birmingham on Thursday, July 7, 2022. Photo by Erin Nelson.
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TONY! TONI! TONE! performs during The World Games 2022 Opening Ceremony at Protective Stadium in downtown Birmingham on Thursday, July 7, 2022. Photo by Erin Nelson.
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The World Games 2022 Opening Ceremony at Protective Stadium in downtown Birmingham on Thursday, July 7, 2022. Photo by Erin Nelson.
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The crowd watches and sings along with various performers during The World Games 2022 Opening Ceremony at Protective Stadium in downtown Birmingham on Thursday, July 7, 2022. Photo by Erin Nelson.
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People in thee crowd record video and photos on their cell phones during The World Games 2022 Opening Ceremony at Protective Stadium in downtown Birmingham on Thursday, July 7, 2022. Photo by Erin Nelson.
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The World Games 2022 Opening Ceremony at Protective Stadium in downtown Birmingham on Thursday, July 7, 2022. Photo by Erin Nelson.
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Athletes from the United States enter the stadium during The World Games 2022 Opening Ceremony at Protective Stadium in downtown Birmingham on Thursday, July 7, 2022. Photo by Erin Nelson.
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The World Games 2022 Opening Ceremony at Protective Stadium in downtown Birmingham on Thursday, July 7, 2022. Photo by Erin Nelson.
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The World Games 2022 Opening Ceremony at Protective Stadium in downtown Birmingham on Thursday, July 7, 2022. Photo by Erin Nelson.
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The crowd does the wave after all athletes have been seated during The World Games 2022 Opening Ceremony at Protective Stadium in downtown Birmingham on Thursday, July 7, 2022. Photo by Erin Nelson.
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Dignitaries carry the Olympic flag into the stadium during The World Games 2022 Opening Ceremony at Protective Stadium in downtown Birmingham on Thursday, July 7, 2022. Photo by Erin Nelson.
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The World Games flag, the U.S. flag, and the Olympic flag fly in the stadium during The World Games 2022 Opening Ceremony at Protective Stadium in downtown Birmingham on Thursday, July 7, 2022. Photo by Erin Nelson.
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The crowd stands in applause as athletes from Ukraine walk into the stadium during The World Games 2022 Opening Ceremony at Protective Stadium in downtown Birmingham on Thursday, July 7, 2022. Photo by Erin Nelson.
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Athletes from Ukraine enter the stadium during The World Games 2022 Opening Ceremony at Protective Stadium in downtown Birmingham on Thursday, July 7, 2022. Photo by Erin Nelson.
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The World Games 2022 Opening Ceremony at Protective Stadium in downtown Birmingham on Thursday, July 7, 2022. Photo by Erin Nelson.
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The World Games 2022 Opening Ceremony at Protective Stadium in downtown Birmingham on Thursday, July 7, 2022. Photo by Erin Nelson.
Thousands gathered at Protective Stadium on Thursday, July 7, for The World Games 2022 Opening Ceremony as athletes from around the world arrived for The Games. More than 3,000 athletes are competing in this year's games in more than 30 sports.
