Stunning photos show the spectacular opening ceremony of the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing
Will MartinFeb 4, 2022, 20:01 IST
The 2022 Winter Olympics kicked off in style in Beijing on Friday with a spectacular opening ceremony at the city's Bird's Nest stadium.
The two-hour spectacle featured amazing visuals including these giant glow sticks which turned from green to white to represent the coming of winter.
A team of ice hockey players helped kick off the games by firing a giant multi-colored puck across the stadium.
The famed Olympic rings then emerged from a virtual block of ice before rising above the stadium for all to see.
Next up was everyone's favorite part of the ceremony, the Parade of Athletes. Below is the delegation from the European nation of Luxembourg.
Timor-Leste's delegates impressed with their traditional dress, a contrast to the ski jackets worn by most nations at the ceremony.
American Samoa's flag bearer appeared at the ceremony shirtless, quite the feat in 25 degree weather.