1992 Winter Olympics opening ceremony

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1992 Winter Olympics opening ceremony

Date	8 February 1992 (1992-02-08)
Location	Théâtre des Cérémonies, Albertville, France
Coordinates	41°21′53.14″N 2°9′20.37″E / 41.3647611°N 2.1556583°E / 41.3647611; 2.1556583Coordinates: 41°21′53.14″N 2°9′20.37″E / 41.3647611°N 2.1556583°E / 41.3647611; 2.1556583
Also known as	The Olympic Circus (French: Le cirque olympique) or The Five Ring Circus (French: Le cirque des cinq anneaux)
Filmed by	TF1, Antenne 2, FR3 and
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.

Ceremony[]

It is themed around a traditional circus.

Opening[]

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Parade of Nations[]

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[]

AOOC 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[]

• Olympic Hymn
• National Anthem of France

TV coverage[]

References[]

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