1992 Winter Olympics opening ceremony

1992 Winter Olympics
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1992 Winter Olympics opening ceremony
Date	8 February 1992
Location	Théâtre des Cérémonies, Albertville, France
Coordinates	41°21′53.14″N 2°9′20.37″E
Also known as	The Olympic Circus (French: Le cirque olympique)
Filmed by	TF1, France 2, France 3 and AOOC
Footage	https://www.olympicchannel.com/en/video/detail/albertville-1992-opening-ceremony/

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.

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

References

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