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all events including the Summer Olympic Games 2020 in Tokyo were cancelled or
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2008 BEIJING OLYMPIC GAMES
Beijing Olympic opening ceremony was regarded as one of the best in 2008. It had two segments: Brilliant Civilization and Glorious Era. The main director of the Olympic ceremony was the famous Chinese director Zhang Yimou. He is known for the films "Hero" and "House of Flying Daggers". 2008 musicians performed at the beginning of the ceremony. There was also a roll of rice paper measuring 20 * 11 m, which weight was 800 kg. About 4 billion people around the world watched the opening ceremony.
2010 VANCOUVER OLYMPIC GAMES
Then Brian Adams and Nelly Furtado sang the
song "Beat the Drum". The viewers beat the small drums. After that, a
huge ice bear (20 mh) was rolled out to the stage. It is one of the symbols of
Canada.
2012 LONDON OLYMPIC GAMES
The London opening ceremony was called
" Isles of Wonder ". It showed the history of England from the
agricultural system to the industrial revolution. Queen Elizabeth II officially
opened the Games. The television broadcast of the opening ceremony started with
a video with James Bond, played by the actor Daniel Craig, and the Queen. At
the end of the video, the actors jumped from the helicopter using parachutes and
flew over the arena of the Olympic Stadium. The famous British actor Rowan
Atkinson was among them. It was thrilling and spectacular.
The opening ceremony of the London Olympics
was accomplished with colourful fireworks and a performance by Paul McCartney.
More 42 md were spent on this astonishing
ceremony.
2016 RIO OLYMPIC GAMES
The ceremony presented the history of
Brazil, its culture and landscapes. Some parts of the ceremony were about
environmental protection and ecology.
Despite the low budget of the ceremony
(only 10% of the total ceremonial budget for the 2012 Summer Olympics in
London), the media highly appreciated the opening ceremony in Rio de Janeiro
with its appeal to the environmental problems.
2018 PYEONGCHANG OLYMPIC GAMES
The official symbol of the 2018 Olympics in
Pyeongchang was the tiger Suhoran. It is a symbol of trust, protection, and
strength. The children carried it out to the stage. They got into the
world of a fairy tale where they met blue dragons, butterflies, black snakes.
The journey was accompanied by the performance of folk dances.
Questions:
2. Which sports championship do you like to
watch?
3. Do you do any kind of sports? If so, which
one?
Sources:
https://olympic-speakers.com/news/top-10-olympic-opening-ceremonies/
https://www.chinalawblog.com/2016/07/china-co-development-and-design-patents.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2018_Winter_Olympics_opening_ceremony
Comments
I think from the opening ceremonies listed above I've only watched the London one from 2012. The latter editions of the olympics I've only watched the actual disciplines.
I've enjoyed it quite a bit and it must've been spectacular to witness this live and not in front of a TV.
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I really like to watch athletics.
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Recently because of the pandemic I'm only doing some gravel bicycling and calisthenics.
2. I think I like athletics the most of all Olympic sports.
3. I love swimming. Before the pandemic, I used to swim a lot in the pool. Now, unfortunately, everything is closed and there is no opportunity to swim.
Thank you for your comment! Yeah, I also want to watch Olympic opening ceremony live one day. If the ceremony looks grandiose on TV, then I can imagine what emotions will be sitting in the stadium. Hope, in the nearest future the pandemic will over and it became possible.
Hello Igor!
How about the Winter Olympic Games? Do you like to watch sports like hockey, bobsleigh or maybe biathlon?
I share your love for swimming, I have also gone swimming since I was 8 years old. Do you train on your own or with a coach?
The 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony is the one that stole my heart when I saw it at the age of 15. I was astonished by how many amazing artists they were able to invite and coordinate to perform together on one evening. Basically the most important musical (and not only) artists from Great Britain were performing together. That was simply beautiful.
2. Which sports championship do you like to watch?
Usually when it comes to championships I am not much of a fan of any sports but everytime when FIFA or UEFA championships are being held I turn into the biggest football fan. I just love that atmosphere and emotions of watching the best of the best compete. Watching matches in which Polish Team is playing always gets on my emotions.
3. Do you do any kind of sports? If so, which one?
I am not much of a sports fan but I like to watch some sports from time to time. Football is not the only sport that I enjoy. I also like watching boxing fights. Klitshko versus Joshua and Tyson Fury versus Wilder are probably my favourite ones.
That's how I've seen the Olympic Games a couple of times, so I've seen the Olympic Games open. My favorite opening was in 2016 RIO OLYMPIC GAMES.
2. Which sports championship do you like to watch?
I used to train swimming for many years and watch all competitions related to this sport. Nowadays I am no longer interested in swimming or training, so I do not watch competitions anymore.
Sometimes I watch soccer matches if the teams I am interested in play, or if they are the matches of the Polish team.
3. Do you do any kind of sports? If so, which one?
I don't practice any sport professionally, but I try to lead an active lifestyle. During vacations, I run a lot and play football with my friends. In the winter I play tennis with a friend. Tennis is currently my favorite sport.
The Olympic games are an amazing event. It shows that the whole world can gather together to celebrate the beauty of the sport.
I watched the Olympic opening once. During the winter Olympic games in Vancouver Canada. I remember there was a giant snow bear covered with lights and effective flowing icicles. I watched these games because of Justyna Kowalczyk. She won the gold prize.
Besides winter sports I enjoy watching ice skatings, swimming (specifically the male category), and equestrian.
I’m not a big fan of sports. But if I have to choose something I would say trekking and horse riding.
I would like to try climbing! I’m a big fan of documentaries about climbing.
My favourite Olympic opening ceremony is also the one in London. Do you remember Mr Bean`s performance? Rowan Atkinson can make everyone smile without saying a word!
Of course, football is the most popular kind of sport to watch.
Hello Mateusz! Thanks for comments.
I used to swim with a coach too and like watching swimming races. Did you have any favourite swimmers? In childhood, I liked the American swimming team after the London 2012 Olympics.
Ryan Lochte, Missy Franklin and of course Michael Phelps.
Hi Justyna! Thank you for your answers! I am very pleased that you liked a presentation 😃
Ice skating is my favourite kind of winter sports. Which ice skaters do you consider one of the best?
Wow! Horse riding is cool. It associates for me with the atmosphere of royal England. How long do you do this sport?
2. I enjoy watching many sports events covering many different sports. It seems to me that I like to watch the Olympic Games the most due to the very wide variety of sports disciplines which we can follow. I also like to follow the events in which Poles take part, if there is no Pole in the competition, they are indifferent to me.
3. I am an IT programmer, I do not have time for sports :) Honestly, I plan to do some sport after graduation, when I find a job and there will be more free time. I think that I will sign up for martial arts because you can get in good shape and you can feel safer on a daily basis.
I have never watched the Olympic opening ceremonies. Honestly, I have no idea when and where it takes place. Sometimes I see on the internet some graphic designs for the Olympics and this is when I get interested in it.
I do not watch or like to watch any sports championship, I find it really boring. When I was younger I really liked to watch Real Madrid football games, when my dad told me that Cristiano Ronaldo was playing. I guess, 9 years old me had a crush on him.
I guess, it is quite obvious that I am not really into sports. I like to walk, ride a bicycle, roller skate or swim. Since the pandemic has begun, I have started going for long walks, sometimes even 25 kilometers a day. I also ride a bike a lot. It all actually started with riding a bike, when one day I thought that maybe I will just walk on foot the route I usually ride by bike, and this is how I started walking so much. When it comes to roller skates, I used to go on nightskating, where you skate through Warsaw during the night. The routes were usually something about 30 kilometers. Unfortunately, I had a wrist operation and could not skate for a year, and then a pandemic happened. The last sport I really like is swimming. I really love it, but I also have very difficult to maintain, frizzy hair which get destroyed by chlorine, that’s why I stopped going to the swimming pool. The other reason was the price - the swimming pool right next to my house charges you 16 zł per hour, which is 32 zł per 2 hours! That’s crazy!
Have you already done martial arts, maybe in childhood? Or are you going to start now? And which kind of martial arts ao you want to try?
Hello Magdalena! Thank you for the comments!
Despite the fact that you didn`t have anything interesting to say, your answers are the biggest. Hope, you will find interesting topics for you, this week just 4 presentations among 14 are about sport and video games :)
You also can walk 25 kilometres to the cheaper swimming pool and combine your favourite activities. 🙃
To be honest i didn't or maybe i saw some parts when i was younger but i don't remember that.
2. Which sports championship do you like to watch?
I don't like to watch sports i prefer to do something instead of watching this. For example soccer games in TV are boring for me. I can only watch this if i placed bets if i didn't there is no option. Maybe with one exception which is MMA - UFC/KSW.
3. Do you do any kind of sports? If so, which one?
Yes i like sport. In last time because of covid i only train in home (typical workout) and sometimes jogging. Previously i was doing different things but i like a lot sports e.g. kick-boxing or brasilian ju-jitsu, swimming, soccer or bike ridding. My friend convinced me to tenis but we didn't go there yet.
Rather not, perhaps I could have seen some sneak peaks from TV. This kind of events aren't really my thing but assuming reactions of lots of people every of those event has some unique value.
2. Which sports championship do you like to watch?
None of them because as well as in the previous question sport isn't my piece of bread to me.
3. Do you do any kind of sports? If so, which one?
Some time ago I was really into tenis which gave me the fine portion of physical activity few times a week as well as it was giving me a lot fun
Yes, I watch the opening ceremonies of the Olympic Games, each of them is a one-off journey through the culture of the country that hosts the Olympics. It is worth watching, because everyone wants their performance to be remembered as the best. The opening ceremony of the games that I liked the most was the opening of the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin.
2.Which sports championship do you like to watch?
My favorite thing is watching the European Cup or the World Cup. The championship itself is a period of about 3 weeks, during which you can watch football matches every day. Of course, the coolest championships are those played by Poles.
3.Do you do any kind of sports? If so, which one?
I try to be an active person. I run, exercise in the gym, swim, ski and bike. However, I love playing soccer. It is currently my favorite sport. You could say that I am an amateur player. Together with my friends we play in the amateur team of the 6-person league. I recommend you, really cool emotions.
I'm not a big fan of watching sports on TV. However, if I had to choose what attracts my attention the most during the Olympics, it’s definitely the relay race. After all, these are not ordinary runs or sprints, but teamwork.
I’ve never done any kind of sport on a regular basic, I only exercise for my health. Especially now, when I spend a lot of time at home and at my desk, I make sure that stretching is an integral part of every day.
How often do you place bets and which competitions does it apply to? And it is interesting how lucky are you. Do you often win?
Thank you for the comments, Daniel!
I think the European Cup or the World Cup are the most popular sports competition in the world. A lot of people who are not football fans watch them.
Do you have your favourite football player?
Hello Michal!
I see that you are not a sports championship fan.
How long have you played tennis? And are you planning to continue someday?
Summer Olympics 2012 opening ceremony is also my favourite. As it was held in London it was a convenient time to watch it live in Europe. Do you remember promo videos starring Queen Elizabeth?
Do you mean relay race on a treadmill or in a pool?
In my opinion the best one was Summer Olympics 2012 opening ceremony. The scale of that event were enormous. Especially I like the part with Mr. Bean.
I like watching Champions League or European League, because Im quite interested in football.
I used to play football (amateur level) and some tennis when I was younger.
I watched the Olympic opening ceremonies in 2018. It was something new, but what impressed me was the drones. Creating animations from drones is something that makes an impression.
2. Which sports championship do you like to watch?
I like watching athletics and swimming. Swimming especially as we had an Otylia Jędrzejczak
3. Do you do any kind of sports? If so, which one?
I have been playing football since I was little. I used to train in clubs. Now I only play as an amateur with my friends
I like to watch running competitions as well as swimming and canoeing.
I used to take part in running competitions, but my results were average and I decided to quit. Maybe I should have trained more? Now I like to casually swim and ride a bike.
Unfortunately, I haven't ever watched it. I am not a big fan of the Olympics, but when it comes to watching it, I prefer the final stages where Polish sportsmen are fighting for a win.
2. Which sports championship do you like to watch?
Mainly football, but when the Polish team or sportsmen play and have a chance to achieve something big I can watch it, no matter what kind of sport it is.
3. Do you do any kind of sports? If so, which one?
I played football for 10 years, now I don't have one main discipline. Sometimes I run, sometimes I swim or play football, it depends on what I want to do.
Yeah, I watched few of them but I don't really think that I have my favourite one. Every one has it's own, nice atmosphere depending on the country it's in.
2. Which sports championship do you like to watch?
I like to watch football and volleyball the most.
3. Do you do any kind of sports? If so, which one?
I used to play table tennis a lot but now I don't really have time for it. Nowadays my favourite activities are riding a bike in the summer and snowboarding in the winter.
I don't know how it possible but I have never seen before any Olympic opening ceremonies live streaming. Watching the above videos, I realized that I lost a lot. It looks stunning!
2. Which sports championship do you like to watch?
Mostly I like watch football. To specify championship this is Champions League. This is a very prestigious competition in which the best football clubs and the best footballers take part. I would like to note that there is also a ceremony in the Champions League before the final match. Maybe Champions League final ceremony isn't as amazing as Olympic opening ceremonies but also you can see a lot of artists and ornaments.
3. Do you do any kind of sports? If so, which one?
Yes, not one. During the pandemic, I run most often. Before lockdown I used to go to the gym regularly. Now, when we can't go to the gym I'm trying to replace the gym with other activities such as running or cycling. Although I won't build up my muscles by cycling or running, but it's very important for our health to move and do anything.
I watched only one Olympic opening ceremony. It was in 2012 and it was Summer Olympic Games in London. The part I remember best was when Rowan Atkinson as Mr. Bean was playing with British Orchestra. I also remember the concert of Spice Girls, there were later some rumours that they were going to come back.
2. Which sports championship do you like to watch?
I am not a huge fan of watching sports, I definitely prefer to do some. Nevertheless, I like watching Olympic games, at least some disciplines. Every year I watch with my father The Six Nations Championship, which the most popular rugby competition. Thanks to watching rugby matches I had a possibility to see Haka dance, which is a traditional, ceremonial dance in Maori culture. It is performed by New Zeland rugby players
3. Do you do any kind of sports? If so, which one?
I’ve been practising Aikido for the last 17 years. It was fun for me when I was a child but later after a few years I started to treat it more seriously. It turned into a very important part in my life and I’m really upset that because of coronavirus I can’t go to trainings.
It is also a beautiful moment to welcome all participants of the competition.
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Of course I love watching the shooting sport. I was at the Polish sport shooting championship several times, I even had a silver medal in one competition, but I was far from being an Olympian.
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Sometimes I will visit the shooting range and shoot. I do not intend to continue my sports career anymore because every sport practiced performance causes some injuries. I once had a spine injury and returning to training may cause the disease to come back again
After reading the answers, I see that most of you have chosen an opening ceremony in London. I also can say that this opening ceremony was my favourite. It was held in 2012 when we were the proper age to remember this. The ceremony also showed the well-known history of Great Britan. But I think the greatest impression was made by the performance of Mr Bean.
What about sports competition that you like to watch, here the comments surprised me a little. I have thought that almost all of you will name the European Cup and World Cup. But answers include different kind of sports like swimming, canoeing, volleyball, horse riding and even rugby.
2. I like to watch the run and the pole vault the most. I like most to watch the pole vault run and jump. My favorite athlete in Olympic competitions is Usain Bolt.
3. I don't exercise anymore. But I have been training tennis for many years. I didn't achieve anything in this sport but I enjoyed it very much. sometimes regrets that I stopped playing. I also practicsed running. It was my hobby at school and I also had the best results in class.
Yes, I think I started watching opening ceremonies in 2008 with Beijing Olympics. Since then I try to watch every 2 year each ceremony. I think I like the Beijing the most, but I might be biased becuase it's my child memory.
2. Which sports championship do you like to watch?
I like to watch volleyball and football the most, but to be honest I like to watch almost every sport.
3. Do you do any kind of sports? If so, which one?
I used to play football till the end of middle school, after that I played volleyball, but only recreationally.
No, I haven't but these were spectacular.
2. Which sports championship do you like to watch?
Cross-country skis and 100 m butterfly style for women and men
3. Do you do any kind of sports? If so, which one?
Long-distance running and I go to the gym so I guess it could count as heavy-lifitng.
Yes, yes! It’s my tradition to watch every Olympic opening ceremony. For me it's a great show, especially to discover the history and culture of other countries. I remember how I watched the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympic games in 2008. I was only 8 year old, but it made a big impression on me. It was the greatest opening, the organization of the people really surprised me. Thousands of people connected in one bug installation. Also i like opening in Sochi 2014, because it was a great demonstration of Russion history, but there was a problem with the costs of this show. It was 10 times more expensive than the Beijing opening ceremony. In fact citizens were robbed by law and organizations. Also I like the opening ceremony in Rio. It wasn’t too expensive, but It was very cozy and intimate, like a family supper.
2. Which sports championship do you like to watch?
My favourite are of course horse riding and gymnastics. Also I like all skiing disciplines and figure skating.
3. Do you do any kind of sports? If so, which one?
I practiced horse riding for about 3 years, when i lived in Ukraine. I lived near a hippodrome and I had an opportunity to exercise often. It was show jumping discipline. But now I don't have enough money and time to practice, maybe one day I’ll be back into sport.
I tried to watch the opening ceremony a few times, but both times I didn't like it very much. This type of art is not for me.
2. Which sports championship do you like to watch?
I'm not a fan of watching sporting events but I always watch the final matches of the champions league. In the year it's Olympics, I love watching athletics.
3. Do you do any kind of sports? If so, which one?
I trained ground tennis since I was a child, but at the age of 14 I switched to martial arts. I started from boxing, then I switched to kickboxing and after a few years I changed to muay thai which I train to this day.
Yes, I watched the opening in Beijing but it was a long time ago I didn't watch any other opening ceremony ever since
2. Which sports championship do you like to watch?
I like to watch football championships especially World Championships. In Olympic sports it's fun to watch for a while but not for a full lasting competitions.
3. Do you do any kind of sports? If so, which one?
I don't do any sports. I try to exercise with my girlfriend lately. In highschool I liked to play basketball.