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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]
| 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/ |
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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