Friday, February 6, 2026

Friday February 6, 2026 #2 Olympics

 

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Friday February 6, 2026  #2 Olympics

OK, I took a few shots of the opening ceremonies, skillfully broadcast from 4 different locations in Italy.  Celebrities included Mariah Carey, Charlize Theron and Andrea Boccelli.  I won't mention all the former sports celebrities.

The opening ceremonies were long, as usual, and touched on many themes, including brotherhood and world peace.

Cute additions to the schedule included a skit on Italian 'hand-speak' and fellows dressed as famous Italian composers Pucchini, Verdi and Rossini.

World leaders, and even Princess Anne, were in attendance.

I figured out that I was only catching the British mixed doubles curling team because my most reliable feed for the Olympics so far happens to come on TNT Sports out of the UK..... Duh....

I hope you enjoy the pictures.  That was the day’s excitement.

Al

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Interesting start, tribute to Leonardo

The paint tubes were amazing

Mariah Carey

Which is Pucchini, Verdi, or Rossini??

Fusing the Olympic rings

Canada's athletes enter 1 venue

Then another

Then another


Then the 4th

Colombia had a tiny contingent

As did Ecuador

Leon Draisaitl of the Edm. Oilers leads the Germans

Home team Italy was boisterous

Learning Italian 'hand-speak'

Andrea Boccelli with flame holders

Passing the flame in 2 locations

Soon to light the cauldrons

Charlize Theron expounds on Peace


Lovely lady

Forming the peace dove was impressive

Our composers were everywhere!

Famous downhill champ Alberto Tomba

Lighting one cauldron

Explosion of light

Cauldron at the second location

First location was awesome

Yup, British team curling, and winning again..