1992 Winter Olympics opening ceremony
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| Date | 8 February 1992 |
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| Location | Théâtre des Cérémonies, Albertville, France |
| Coordinates | 41°21′53.14″N 2°9′20.37″E / 41.3647611°N 2.1556583°E |
| Also known as | The Olympic Circus (French: Le cirque olympique) or The Five Ring Circus (French: Le cirque des cinq anneaux) |
| Filmed by | Organisme de radio télévision olympique '92 (ORTO '92) |
| Footage | https://www.olympicchannel.com/en/video/detail/albertville-1992-opening-ceremony/ |
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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[edit]
It is themed around an innovative way for a theatre.
Opening[edit]
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Parade of Nations[edit]
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[edit]
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[edit]
TV coverage[edit]
References[edit]
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