1992 Winter Olympics 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 an innovative way for a theatre.

Opening

First, the group of performers signed a message welcoming everyone to the ceremony.

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

OCO'92 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 XVI Olympic Winter Games in Albertville opened.
Figure skater Surya Bonaly recited the Olympic Oath.

Anthems