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1278: 640:", during which most participating athletes march into the stadium, delegation-by-delegation. It is not compulsory for athletes to participate in the opening ceremony. Some events of the Games may start on the day before, on the day, or the day after the ceremony; athletes competing in these early events may elect not to participate. Each delegation is led by a sign with the name of their nation or team, and by their flagbearer—typically a notable athlete of the delegation. Although both women and men can be appointed to such an honor, women only started to consistently appear as flagbearers from 1952 onwards and—despite increasing inclusion throughout the years—they were outnumbered by their male counterparts (both in total and relative numbers) in all the Games until Tokyo 2020. As an act of 419: 1214: 1586: 1346: 489: 406:, provide the first examples of Olympic ceremonies. The victory celebration, elements of which are in evidence in the modern-day medal and closing ceremonies, often involved elaborate feasts, drinking, singing, and the recitation of poetry. The wealthier the victor, the more extravagant the celebration. The victors were presented with an olive wreath or crown harvested from a special tree in Olympia by a boy, specially selected for this purpose, using a golden sickle. The festival would conclude with the victors making solemn vows and performing ritual sacrifices to the various gods to which they were beholden. 1618:
athletes will enter the protocolary order used during the opening ceremonies. The only requirement is that the Greek flag leads the parade and the flag of the host country is last. An example of this flexibility in this rule occurred at the 2012 Summer Olympics when, during the closing, the flags of Great Britain as host country and Brazil as the next host entered together at the end of this segment. If the circumstances permits them, all the athletes march without any distinction or grouping by nationality. This "Parade of Athletes", the blending of all the athletes, is a tradition that began during the
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turn, lights a cauldron inside or near the stadium—signifying, in earnest, the beginning of the Games. The final torchbearer was often kept unannounced until the last moment. There have been exceptions to the final torchbearers being prominent sports figures: in 2012, to reflect the Games' slogan "Inspire a Generation", the cauldron was lit by a group of seven young athletes, each nominated by a notable British athlete. Due the lack of tradition in Winter Sports, the final torchbearers at the
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specific events. This is because, due to the altitude of some Winter events, presenting medals may be difficult in said environments. A three-tiered rostrum is used for the three medal winners, with the gold medal winner ascending to the highest platform, in the centre, with the silver and bronze medalists flanking. The medals are awarded by a member of the IOC. The IOC member is usually accompanied by a person from the sports federation governing the sport (such as
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The receiving mayor then waves the flag eight times. During the ceremony, the mayor of the current host city stands on the left, the president of the IOC stands in the middle, and the mayor of the next host city stands on the right. Until the 1984 Summer Olympic Games, this ceremony was held during the Opening Ceremonies. During the modern Olympic history, five protocolar flags are used:
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Olympics, this place is reserved for the men's marathon awarding ceremonies (starting in 2020 Summer Olympics the women's marathon had to be their awarding ceremonies also during the closing). Traditionally, the men's marathon is held in the last day of competitions, and the race is finished some hours before the start of the closing ceremony. However, in recent Summer Olympiads in
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then presents artistic displays of music, singing, dance, and theater representative of its culture, history, and the current Olympic motto. It is a custom among host nations to bring their culture to the opening festivities of the games, with the opening representing a unique opportunity to promote the country among the thousands of spectators who will follow the Games. Since the
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with improvements in technology and the desire of the host nations to showcase their own artistic expression, the basic events of each ceremony have remained unchanged. The presentation of the opening and closing ceremonies continues to increase in scope, scale, and expense with each successive celebration of the games, but they are still steeped in tradition.
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prominent athletes of the host nation. Following the changes made during the 112th IOC Session held in 2001, there is permission for the Olympic flag to be carried during the opening ceremony by people who are not athletes, but who promote Olympic values. This permission also includes Paralympic athletes.
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Following the conclusion of the ceremony protocol, it is not uncommon for the ceremony to continue on with an "afterparty" of concert performances as a finale; the 2010 Winter Games closing ceremony featured various Canadian musicians, the 2012 Summer Games closing ceremony featured a portrait of the
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After medals are distributed, the flags of the nations of the three medalists are raised. The flag of the gold medalist's country is in the center and raised the highest while the flag of the silver medalist's country is on the left facing the flags and the flag of the bronze medalist's country is on
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Since the 1992 Summer Olympics, the climax of an opening ceremony is the arrival of the Olympic flame, as the conclusion of the torch relay: the torch is typically passed a group of final torchbearers—typically reflecting the host nation's most prominent Olympic athletes. The final torchbearer(s), in
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is what creates the idiosyncratic element of each ceremony. Olympic founder Pierre de Coubertin's initial vision of the modern Olympics featured both athletic competitions and artistic achievements. As the modern Olympics has evolved into a celebration of sport, it is in the opening ceremony that one
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After changes held during the 2006 Winter Olympics, the Antwerp ceremony starts with two another national flags hoisted on flagpoles one at a time while the corresponding national anthems are played: first, on one of the masts located at the rostrum tip, the flag of Greece to honor the birthplace of
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Between 1896 and 2000, it was common for, in addition to the anthem of the host country, the Greek anthem and the anthem of the next host country to be played in this opening segment. Due to changes implemented in 2005, it is common that the closing ceremony begins with the entrance of the president
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Strict rules govern the conduct of athletes during the medal ceremony. For example, they are required to wear only preapproved outfits that are standard for the athlete's national Olympic team. They are not allowed to display any political affiliation or make a political statement while on the medal
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In what is known as the Antwerp Ceremony (because the tradition began at the Antwerp Games), the current mayor of the city that organized the Games transfers the official Olympic flag to the president of the IOC, who then passes it on to the current mayor of the city hosting the next Olympic Games.
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Under IOC rules, the lighting of the Olympic cauldron must be witnessed by those attending the opening ceremony, implying that it must be lit at the location where the ceremony is taking place. Another IOC rule states that the cauldron should also be witnessed outside by the residents of the entire
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is played. In 2024, the flag was accidentally raised upside-down. The Olympic Charter states that the Olympic flag must "fly for the entire duration of the Olympic Games from a flagpole placed in a prominent position in the main stadium". At most games, the flag has been carried into the stadium by
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In accordance with current Olympic protocol, the opening ceremony typically begins with the entrance of the host nation's head of state or other representative, and the president of the IOC followed by the raising of the host nation's flag and the performance of its national anthem. The host nation
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in Seoul, South Korea, was held in the morning, a move that faced criticism from athletes due to excessive heat. Generally, no competition is scheduled on the day of the opening ceremony; between 1992 and 2020, this practice was codified in the Olympic Charter. However, several times, this rule has
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The ceremonies have evolved over the centuries. Ancient games incorporated ceremonies to mark the beginning and ending of each sporting event. There are similarities and differences between the ancient Olympic ceremonies and their modern counterparts. While the presentation of the games has evolved
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Usually, the protocolary part of the closing ceremony starts with the "Parade of Nations", where flagbearers from each participating country enter at the main entrance to the stadium field. Since the 2002 Winter Olympics, it is up to the Organizing Committee to make the decision whether or not the
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has inaugurated the Olympic truce since 1896 to include the religious dimension of the Olympic Games, the Olympic opening ceremony represents the official commencement of an Olympic Games and the end of the current Olympic cycle. Due to the tight schedule of the games, it is normal for some sports
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After each Olympic event is completed, a medal ceremony is held. The Summer Games usually conduct medal ceremonies immediately after the event at the respective venues. Winter editions, however, would present the medals at a nightly victory ceremony held at a medal plaza, excluding the indoor and
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Starting at the 2000 Summer Olympics, after all the flags and athletes enter the stadium, the final medal ceremony of the Games is held. The organizing committee of the respective host city, could, consulting with the IOC, determine which event will have its medals presented. During the Summer
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There is evidence of dramatic changes in the format of the ancient games over the nearly 12 centuries that they were celebrated. Eventually, by roughly the 77th Olympiad, a standard 18-event programme was established. In order to open a games in ancient Greece, the organizers would hold an
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was not visible from outside of the stadium. The image of the lit cauldron was projected on the stadium's rooftop screens during the first week of competition and when the athletics competitions were over at the second week. and a live footage feed was available to broadcasters.
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in swimming), who presents each athlete with a small bouquet of flowers. Citizens of the host country also act as hosts during the medal ceremonies, acting as flagbearers and aiding the officials presenting the medals. When the Games were held in
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In keeping with tradition, France — the next host country — was given a segment during the ceremony to stoke excitement for the 2024 Games in Paris. Rather than an in-stadium show, it aired live video of an Olympic celebration in front of the
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The artistic programme of the opening ceremony allows the host country to showcase its past, present, and future in a comprehensive way. All protocols, artistic presentations, elements, and rituals must be approved by the IOC Executive Board.
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enters second after Greece, while the host nations of the next two Olympics enter in descending order as the final two teams before the host nation (in this case, the US, France, and Japan were the final three countries, as hosts of the
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in 1994 so that the Summer and Winter Games would be in different years moving forward. Unlike the opening ceremony, the head of state or representative of the host country does not give a speech at the closing ceremony.
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responded that his plan was for a "big pagan party linked to the gods of Olympus" and not to mock anyone. The organizers of the show apologized to those who were offended by the "tableau that evoked Leonardo da Vinci's
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There have been 10 times the official has modified the wording of the said opening line. Recent editions of the Winter Games have seen a trend of using the first version instead of the second, which happened in the
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Inauguration Festival. This was followed by a ceremony in which athletes took an oath of sportsmanship. The first competition, an artistic competition of trumpeters and heralds, concluded the opening festivities.
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not been followed, due to the tight calendar of the games and the preliminaries of some longer events taking place before the opening ceremony. The most recent example of this situation took place during the
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of the IOC and the head of state or representative of the host country followed by the raising of the host country's flag and a performance of its national anthem, followed by an artistic programme.
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in Paris in 1900, which had no opening ceremony before as part of the 1900 World's Fair. There are five examples from the US alone in which the Games were not opened by the head of state.
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of the gold medalist's country plays. Should there have been multiple athletes tied for gold medal (as it was the case for examples like the two gold medalists for men's high jump at the
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reflected the history of China at the sports with athletes from different decades (beginning with the 1950s), the cauldron was lit by two Chinese skiers who was to compete on that Games.
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The notion of a public cauldron displayed outside of the ceremonies venue, and lit following the opening ceremony, was adopted by several subsequent Olympics since Vancouver, such as
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in Pyeongchang, the three oaths are merged into one as the Unified Oath where one athlete, judge, and coach recite one line of the oath respectively before the athlete finishes it.
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The current closing ceremony procedures began with changes approved by the IOC during the 112th IOC Session held in Moscow in 2001 and started at the 2002 Winter Olympics.
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Traditionally more relaxed and festive, many elements of the closing ceremony ended up evolving historically through traditions rather than official rules and procedures.
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was chosen to be China's flagbearer, and entered the stadium hand-in-hand with Lin Hao, a nine-year-old boy who saved some of his classmates following the earthquake.
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And now, I declare the Games of the Olympiad/ Olympic Winter Games closed; and in accordance with our tradition, I call upon the youth of the world to assemble, four
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If the next Olympic Games is not scheduled for four years after the current one, the IOC president will instead reference the different timeframe. For instance, the
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As mandated by the Olympic Charter, various elements frame the Opening Ceremony of a celebration of the Olympic Games. Most of these rituals were canonized at the
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Then, while the Olympic Hymn is played, the Olympic flag that was hoisted during the opening ceremony is lowered from the flagpole and carried from the stadium.
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It is common for tickets for the opening ceremony to be the most expensive and sought-after of the games. Exceptionally, this did not happen during the
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The Olympic Charter provides that the person designated to open the Games should do so by reciting whichever of the following lines is appropriate:
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in Moscow took place at sunset and marked the first time the opening ceremony was held in the evening. Eight years later, to facilitate a live,
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at which David Francis, President of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, performed the ceremony; nobody had thought of inviting President
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The remaining delegations enter after Greece and before the host nation in alphabetical order, based on their name in the host nation's
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Before 1936, the opening official would often make a short welcoming speech before declaring the Games open. However, since 1936, when
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Each host nation selects a theme that is incorporated into its opening ceremony’s elements and artistic program. For example, in the
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then present a bouquet of flowers to a representative of the volunteers, as a thank-you to them for their work during the Games.
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the Olympic Games is played first; and, second, the flag of the country hosting the next Summer or Winter Olympic Games. "
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This has also been the case in the Winter Games, where ice hockey has sometimes begun on the eve of the opening ceremony.
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led the parade on his own followed by Saint Lucia, while the rest of the Greek team entered last. Beginning with the
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Finally, the Olympic cauldron is extinguished, marking the end of the current Games and the start of a new cycle.
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in 2020, opened the Summer Olympics in Tokyo by speaking in Japanese, albeit with slightly different translations:
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track and field team from the Olympics. Following this, the USOC complied, and Smith and Carlos were expelled.
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the right, both at lower elevations than the gold medalist's country's flag. The flags are raised while the
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The next host city then introduces itself with a cultural presentation. This tradition began with the
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Because of its flexibility, it is common for the duration to be shorter than the opening ceremonies.
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The 2024 programme stirred controversy and drew criticism from some religious groups. According to
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Athletes gather in the stadium during the closing ceremony of the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics.
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provided a relaxtion of this practice due to the Games being hosted by Greece; its flagbearer
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years from now, in to celebrate with us; the Games of the Olympiad/ Olympic Winter Games
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the woman's 30 km cross-country skiing event were presented at the closing ceremony.
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Summer Olympics of 1920, the lighting of the Olympic flame was followed by the release of
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lights the Olympic cauldron during the opening ceremony of the Rio 2016 Summer Olympics
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opened the Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City (which took place five months after the
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This portion of the ceremony actually took place at the opening ceremony until the
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during the opening ceremony (due to a malfunction, a fourth arm meant to be lit by
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did not rise), Gretzky was escorted outside to light a second, public cauldron at
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had occurred in Sichuan. For the 2008 Opening Ceremony, Chinese basketball legend
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events to start two or three days before the opening ceremony. For example, the
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and was modernized several times until the recent rules were applied in 2020.
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host city. This rule was first made evident for the first time during the
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The Olympic Flame slowly going out during the London 2012 Summer Olympics
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declared the opening of the Games of Mexico City by speaking in Spanish:
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One of the three public flames of the 2022 Winter Olympics, located in
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was used during the Winter Games and was presented to the IOC at the
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The closing ceremony has been required to occur on a Sunday evening.
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The last opening ceremony held during daytime hours was that of the
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Another obligatory moment is when the newly elected members of the
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a coach from the host nation speaks out the Olympic Oath. For the
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as performers. The IOC also added a performance by the Dutch DJ
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in Vancouver, which was the first held in a closed venue: the
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then makes a speech before closing the Olympics by saying:
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in both the opening and closing ceremonies. During the
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demanded their expulsion from the Olympics. After the
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