Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics Open With Countdown to Spring
Athletes, Officials and Spectators Gather to Celebrate
Opening Ceremony Kicks Off Historic Sporting Event
The Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics opened with a spectacular ceremony that paid tribute to the coming of spring and the spirit of the Games. With athletes from 91 countries marching into the stadium, the event marked the official start of the long-awaited competition.
The ceremony featured a variety of traditional Chinese cultural performances, including a countdown to spring and a performance by a children's choir. The Olympic flame was lit by a group of Chinese athletes, symbolizing the beginning of the Games.
In his opening speech, International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach called on the world to come together through the spirit of sportsmanship. The ceremony concluded with a fireworks display that illuminated the Beijing night sky.
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