Milan-Cortina Games begin with vibrant opening ceremony
Summary
The Milan-Cortina Winter Olympic Games began with an opening ceremony held across four locations, including Milan's San Siro stadium. The event featured performances by Andrea Bocelli and Mariah Carey, and ended with the lighting of two Olympic cauldrons. The ceremony highlighted messages of unity and featured a parade of athletes, with Italian and Ukrainian teams receiving the warmest welcomes.Key Facts
- The opening ceremony took place across four locations: Milan, Cortina, Livigno, and Predazzo.
- Two Olympic cauldrons were lit, one in Milan and one in Cortina.
- Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli sang "Nessun Dorma" during the ceremony.
- Mariah Carey performed wearing a sparkling white outfit.
- The event emphasized themes of unity and featured tributes to Italian culture.
- Ukrainian athletes received strong support from the audience.
- JD Vance, the US vice-president, received boos from the crowd when shown on the big screen.
- Kirsty Coventry, the first female IOC president, officially opened the Games.
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