(CBSNewYork)- The Tokyo Olympics officially got underway Friday morning with the Opening Ceremony taking place at Tokyo National Stadium. Along with the thousands of athletes in attendance who are vying for medals over the next three weeks, the New York Yankees had some representation. Former Yankees designated hitter Hideki Matsui served as one of the Olympic torchbearers for the event.
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The 47-year-old Matsui is a native of Japan and a legend of the Nippon Professional Baseball league there for his exploits with the Yomiuri Giants from 1993-2002.