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Anyone watching the Olympics opening ceremony?

(35 Posts)
MiniMoon Fri 23-Jul-21 14:26:49

I'm watching it. I feel sorry that the entire team cannot take part in the opening ceremony, but they are trying to keep a bit of social distancing.

Riverwalk Fri 23-Jul-21 14:08:09

Nice for Zimbabwe that Japan is following its own alphabet, not English!

FannyCornforth Fri 23-Jul-21 13:53:48

Daisend1

Never have never will.My choice.
Sport has never interested me.

Not even 2012?!
I’m no sport fan, but it was so glorious and joyous.
It makes me quite teary thinking about it; it seems a lifetime and another world away sad

BlueBelle Fri 23-Jul-21 13:44:31

Popping in and out just made me feel so sad to see all the empty seats and know that 70 have gone down with covid in the Olympic Village
Training for four years solid, travelling all that way then unable to take part, desperate days

Ladyleftfieldlover Fri 23-Jul-21 13:44:01

OH had been watching it. I find it so sad and rather like a dress rehearsal.

Grandmabatty Fri 23-Jul-21 13:40:56

I'm enjoying it. I like Andrew Cotter as a presenter too. I find him very informative. The costumes are gorgeous

Daisend1 Fri 23-Jul-21 13:31:52

Never have never will.My choice.
Sport has never interested me.

Riverwalk Fri 23-Jul-21 13:29:19

San Marino ladies tottering along in high heels!

Russia banned so they're under a 'neutral' flag

I like all the snippets of history relating to certain countries names.

Alegrias1 Fri 23-Jul-21 13:25:32

I thought the wooden rings, and the story behind them, were fabulous.

Riverwalk Fri 23-Jul-21 13:23:40

I like all the different national costumes.

Feel sorry for the athletes, waving to an empty stadium!