The Opening Ceremony of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics
A moment to burnish China's international standing
The Opening Ceremony of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics was held on Friday, February 4, 2022, at the Beijing National Stadium. The ceremony was attended by Chinese President Xi Jinping and other world leaders. It featured a variety of performances, including a dazzling performance by Lady Gaga. The ceremony also included the parade of athletes from the 206 participating nations.
A first-of-its-kind opening ceremony
The opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics was held on Friday, July 26, 2024, on the River Seine. It was the first of its kind in Olympic history, as it did not take place in a stadium. Instead, the athletes from the 206 participating nations formed a flotilla of boats that sailed down the river.
LeBron James and Coco Gauff are the flagbearers for the US
LeBron James and Coco Gauff were the flagbearers for the United States at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics. They were chosen for this honor because of their outstanding achievements in basketball and tennis, respectively. James, a four-time Olympic gold medalist, became the third basketball player to carry the American flag at the Olympics. Gauff, a rising star in tennis, is the youngest American to be named a flagbearer at the Olympics.
Additional Details:
- The 2022 Winter Olympics will be held from February 4-20, 2022.
- The 2024 Paris Olympics will be held from July 26-August 11, 2024.
- The 2026 Winter Olympics will be held in Milan, Italy.
- The 2028 Summer Olympics will be held in Los Angeles, California.
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