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1988 Olympic Games opening ceremony

Title
1988 Olympic Games opening ceremony
Genre
News report; Speech
TX Date
17 Sep 1988
Year of production
1988
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Duration
00:03:21
Description
Commentary and comment from the 1988 Olympic Games opening ceremony and lighting of the Olympic Flame in Seoul, South Korea. The Great Britain team is watched by John Anderson of IRN Sport - the athletics team has received some criticism for staying away from the opening ceremony. Includes International Olympic Committee President, Juan Antonio Samaranch addressing the athletes and spectators, and concludes with music and fireworks. Report by Michael O’Neill.
Contributors
John Anderson; Michael O’Neill; Juan Antonio Samaranch
Keywords
Sports competitions; Olympic games; Athletes; Sportsmen; Sportswomen; South Korea; Seoul; Great Britain (Olympic team)

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