1992 Winter Olympics opening ceremony

41°21′53.14″N 2°9′20.37″E / 41.3647611°N 2.1556583°E / 41.3647611; 2.1556583Also known asThe Olympic Circus (French: Le cirque olympique) or The Five Ring Circus (French: Le cirque des cinq anneaux)Filmed byOrganisme de radio télévision olympique '92 (ORTO '92)Footagehttps://www.olympicchannel.com/en/video/detail/albertville-1992-opening-ceremony/

1992 Winter Olympics

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The opening ceremony of the 1992 Winter Olympics took place at Théâtre des Cérémonies in Albertville, France, on 8 February 1992.^[1]

Ceremony

It is themed around an innovative way for a theatre.

Opening

Parade of Nations

The flag bearers of 64 National Olympic Committees entered the stadium informally in single file, ordered by the French alphabet, and behind them marched the athletes with any distinction or grouping by nationality.

Opening

OCOA President Jean-Claude Killy delivered a speech in French, welcoming everyone. IOC President Juan Antonio Samaranch delivered a speech in French and the President of France François Mitterrand declared the Games of the XVI Winter Olympiad in Albertville opened.

Anthems

Olympic Hymn
Séverine du Peloux - National Anthem of France

TV coverage

References

^ "THE OLYMPICS: WINTER GAMES AT ALBERTVILLE : The World Celebrates Its Rebirth : Ceremony: Athletes from newly independent nations, reunited Germany create special atmosphere at opening". Los Angeles Times. February 9, 1992. Retrieved December 9, 2023.

Olympic Games ceremonies

Opening ceremonies

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Flag bearers by country People who have opened the Games Olympic Oath Torch relays Torchbearers who have lit the Olympic cauldron

Closing ceremonies

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People who have kept the Olympic flag