PyeongChang 2018 officially commences with spectacular Opening Ceremony
Published Sat 10 Feb 2018
Courtesy: www.olympics.com.au
The world’s eyes were on Korea tonight as the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic Games officially commenced with a spectacular display of Korean culture.
The PyeongChang Olympic Stadium played host to an estimated 50,000 people for the official Opening of the XXIII Winter Olympic Games.
As is Olympic tradition, the Parade of Athletes was led by Greece which was then followed by other delegations in alphabetical order according to the Korean alphabet.
Snowboard Halfpipe World Champion Scotty James led his fellow Australian athletes from seven different winter sports into the stadium during the ceremony to the tune of Korean pop songs.
The 23-year-old, who is set to compete in his third Olympic Games, was completely taken aback by the experience.
“It’s hard to put into words,” James said.
“What really stuck with me was the camaraderie between the Team before we walked out.
“We had the Aussie, Aussie, Aussie going before I got the flag and it was really exciting.
“After all that happened I’m now really excited to use that energy for the rest of the Games.”
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