1998 Winter Olympics closing ceremony
Date | 22 February 1998 |
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Time | 18:00 – 19:41
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The closing ceremony of the 1998 Winter Olympics took place at Nagano Olympic Stadium, Nagano, Japan, on 22 February 1998. It began at 18:00 JST and finished at approximately 19:41 JST. As mandated by the Olympic Charter, the proceedings combines the formal and ceremonial closing of this international sporting event, including farewell speeches and closing of the Games by IOC President Juan Antonio Samaranch. The Olympic flame has been extinguished.[1][2]
Proceedings
Opening and Parade of Nations
Handover of the Olympic flag
First, the
Contrast, culture and courage: "See you in 2002".
Salt Lake City, the host city of the 2002 Winter Olympic Games, presented a special performance called Contrast, Culture and Courage.
Official speeches and the Games declare closed
NAOC Vice President Goro Yoshimura delivered a farewell speech in Japanese, thanked everyone. IOC President Juan Antonio Samaranch delivered a speech in French, and English, and congratulations to the athletes, the 7 International Olympic Winter Sports Federations, under 72 National Olympic Committee that participated in this Games. And the warmest congratulations to the Nagano Committee for the Olympic Games and also a wonderful volunteers. IOC President Samaranch declares closed the XVIII Olympic Winter Games. And in accordance with their tradition, he calls upon the youth of the world, to assemble 4 years from now in Salt Lake City, United States, to celebrate with them the XIX Olympic Winter Games, the first of the new millennium. Speaking in Japanese,"ありがとう、長野。" - "Thank you, Nagano". "さようなら、日本。" - "Goodbye, Japan".[3]
Olympic Flag and Olympic Anthem
After a fanfare, the
Olympic Flame has been extinguished and a song
The Olympic flame is extinguished from the cauldron. It burn throughout the 16 day competitions. And a song Furusato sung by Anri.
Dignitaries in attendance
Dignitaries from International organizations
Host country dignitaries
- Japan –
Dignitaries from abroad
- United States –
- Second Lady of the United States Tipper Gore[4]
- United States Ambassador to Japan Tom Foley
- Mayor of Salt Lake City Deedee Corradini[5]
Anthems
- National Anthem of Greece
- National Anthem of Japan
- National Anthem of the United States
- New Japan Philharmonic Orchestra).
TV coverage
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References
- ^ "Host City Doesn't Wilt to the Weather and Sets Standard That Salt Lake City Aims to Surpass". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 22 November 2022.
- ^ "Nagano Bids Olympic Games Farewell". AP News. Retrieved 20 November 2022.
- ^ "Nagano Bids Olympic Games Farewell". Washington Post. Retrieved 23 February 2021.
- ^ "Tipper leads U.S. Olympics delegation". UPI. Retrieved November 20, 2022.
- ^ "Salt Lake City Here We Come". Deseret News. 23 February 1998. Retrieved 22 November 2022.
Bibliography
- Official Report of the XVIII Olympic Winter Games, Vol. 2. The Organizing Committee for the XVIII Olympic Winter Games, Nagano 1998. 1999. ISBN 4-7840-9826-7. Retrieved 15 March 2021.
- The Closing Ceremony media guide : the XVIII Olympic Winter Games. Nagano: NAOC. 1998. Retrieved 23 February 2021.