2026 Olympics Opening Ceremony - Mamma Mariah, Here We Go Again!

[Garden Kitty]

I'm confused. Are athletes marching in whatever location they are, or just in Milan?

 

[once_upon]

So cool, in the other site

 

[my little pony]

with all the AI in the world, why can't I just click on this silver coat and have it brought to me?

 

[victorskid]

The split athlete marches using the 4 sites is interesting.

 

[Hanna]

Why is everything announced in French first?

 

[Karen-W]

I'm confused. Are athletes marching in whatever location they are, or just in Milan?

They're marching in at whichever location their events are located - Milano, Cortina, Livigno & Pedrazzo.

 

[allezfred]

I'm confused. Are athletes marching in whatever location they are, or just in Milan?

Whatever location. The venues are too widespread for everyone to travel to Milan.

Loving the country boards that look like blocks of ice.

 

[allezfred]

Armenians are our first figure skaters!

 

[once_upon]

I'm confused. Are athletes marching in whatever location they are, or just in Milan?

A quad sites

 

[MsZem]

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The split athlete marches using the 3 sites is interesting.

Four sites!

The silver coats are neat, though the cool mountain dresses from 2006 were more fun

 

[Karen-W]

Armenia! Our first figure skating flag bearers! Karina Akopova & Nikita Rakhmanin!

 

[Andrea82]

I'm confused. Are athletes marching in whatever location they are, or just in Milan?

They are in 4 locations.
Milano, Cortina, Livigno and Pedrazzo.

In TV it works decently but I guess in the stadiums it loses steam, especially for small countries. You just have 3-4 people scattered around.

 

[Citlali]

The athletes

Are they not all in the same place?

First time enjoying the latin american narrator... Just found out the flag carrier from Argentina is the son of an olympic athlete, enjoying his facts about each country

 

[Karen-W]

Holly, Jason, Anastasia & Hektor front and center in Milano!

 

[Garden Kitty]

The big gold arch makes it look like the athletes are marching through a Stargate.

 

[Matryeshka]

Why is everything announced in French first?

Because the modern Olympics is the creation of Pierre de Coubertin, a Frenc dreamer and misogynist extraordinaire. Also, French is still the language of diplomacy in many areas of the world

 

[Citlali]

Armenia! Our first figure skating flag bearers! Karina Akopova & Nikita Rakhmanin!

The latin american narrator throwing shade informing us they were born in Russia

 

[Karen-W]

Olga in red in Milano, making sure everyone sees her!

 

[Matryeshka]

MY NUTCRACKER PRINCE!!!!!!!

 

[victorskid]

The latin american narrator throwing shade informing us they were born in Russia

That was mentioned on CBC too.

 

[Karen-W]

Commercial break but we still see Litvintsev bringing in Azerbaijan's flag on the smaller, live view of the parade of athletes.

 

[Hanna]

Armenia! Our first figure skating flag bearers! Karina Akopova & Nikita Rakhmanin!

Finnish commentator informed me that they are also a real life couple and I didn't know that. So kudos to a random Finnish commentator knowing something about skating that I didn't.

 

[Karen-W]

I see Nina there for Belgium! Not sure if Loena's in Milano yet.

 

[MsZem]

I love how Cortina looks like a runway! And the athletes in the smaller locations seem to be having a blast

 

[ilovesalchows]

This ad with Jason Brown and the crummy chocolate medal just makes me sad. Not that I think he should have been selected to the team, but it assumes he would be.

 

[Hanna]

Wheeee Holly and Jason and Stasya and Hektor! Edit: I'm still 5-6 minutes behind

 

[Anemone]

I am about ready to throw something at CBC for the sheer volume of commercials....

 

[Karen-W]

Now, that's an air jacket that Brazilian flag bearer is wearing!

ETA - omg! The coordinated dancing screams Carnival!

 

[flyingsit]

Why is everything announced in French first?

It’s the official language of the Olympics. Not sure why that is TBH.

 

[Matryeshka]

I also laugh-cry at the Jason Brown tissue commercial. i have not always been a huge fan of Jason Brown, but his reaction to not being named on the team has been a masterclass in sportsmanship.

OK, Brazil wins for spirit. Aussies have been put on notice. I love the different parade of athletes in the different locations so they can all have their moment.