Japan won the first sporting clash of Tokyo 2020, a softball contest against Australia in Fukushima ©Getty Images

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The United States women's softball team is cheered by volunteers in Fukushima ©Getty Images
The United States women's softball team is cheered by volunteers in Fukushima ©Getty Images
Canada beat Mexico to get off to a winning start ©Getty Images
Canada beat Mexico to get off to a winning start ©Getty Images
Footballers from Britain and Chile take the knee at the Sapporo Dome ©Getty Images
Footballers from Britain and Chile take the knee at the Sapporo Dome ©Getty Images
Britain's Ellen White scored twice as her side beat the Chileans 2-0 ©Getty Images
Britain's Ellen White scored twice as her side beat the Chileans 2-0 ©Getty Images
Sweden shocked the United States with a 3-0 win at Tokyo Stadium ©Getty Images
Sweden shocked the United States with a 3-0 win at Tokyo Stadium ©Getty Images
The Netherlands scored 10 goals against Zambia ©Getty Images
The Netherlands scored 10 goals against Zambia ©Getty Images
Japan scored late to draw with Canada ©Getty Images
Japan scored late to draw with Canada ©Getty Images