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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