The Olympic flame is lit at the opening ceremony of the Beijing Winter Games. This is reported by the correspondent of “Lenta.ru”.
Titled Chinese athletes took part in the torch relay at the stadium. The torch was fixed in the center of the snowflake, on the parts of which all the countries participating in the competition are indicated.
The opening ceremony of the Games takes place at the National Stadium in Beijing, known as the “Bird’s Nest”. The show was directed by Chinese film director, actor, producer and screenwriter Zhang Yimou. The general concept of the event was an acquaintance with the history of China.
Representatives of the team of the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) took part in the parade of athletes. Her flag bearers were hockey player Vadim Shipachev and speed skater Olga Fatkulina.
The first competition at the Beijing Olympics began on Wednesday, February 2. The Winter Games will last until February 20.
Source: Lenta
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