Even though competition in Beijing is strong, it must end.
Following 19 days worth of sporting events, 2022 will see the end. OlympicSecond to be held: Games Under strict COVID-19 limitationsThe event will come to an abrupt halt. The Closing Ceremony marks the end of the global gathering, when China will quite literally pass the torch to the next country that will host the world’s greatest athletes.
Here’s what to expect from the Closing Ceremony of this year’s Olympic Games:
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What time will the Closing Ceremony begin?
On Sunday, February 20, 2022 at 8:30 a.m. Beijing (7:00 a.m. ET), the Closing Ceremony takes place. ET).
Is there a place where you can view the Closing Ceremony live?
You can watch the Winter Olympics Closing Ceremony live on NBC, or stream it on Peacock or NBCOlympics.com starting at 7 a.m. ET. For those who would rather sleep in, the ceremony is re-aired at 8 p.m. on NBC. ET, and again at 11:35 p.m. ET.
Also, you can stream the Closing Ceremony online Hulu + Live TVOder YouTube TV With a subscription or the NBC Sports app.
Which person will attend the Closing Ceremony
In the Closing Ceremony’s tradition, family members, athletes, fans, and friends fill the stands. But, just like the 2020 Games. COVID-19This has been changed. Only 150,000 spectators were allowed to attend the Games’ events, and no foreign fans were permitted due to the Continuating pandemic and China’s zero-COVID policy.
Even though there will not be many fans at the Closing Ceremony for the Winter Games, over 2,900 athletes are attending from more than 90 countries. It is nearly the same as the total number of athletes participating in. Sochi, Russia2014. PyeongChang in South Korea in 2018 and more than enough to ensure the stadium doesn’t feel empty.
One other change is that the Games will not feature any American political representatives. First lady The U.S. delegation was led by Jill BidenDue to an aforementioned Summer Olympics in Tokyo no prominent dignitaries and politicians will be attending the Beijing Games. Bossip diplomaticThe launch of the Biden Administration to protest China’s treatment of UyghursA Muslim minority group. Australia, Canada, and the U.K. Participated in the Boycott. India also decided to boycott after China’s Olympic torch relay featured a soldier who was injured in a Deadly border conflict in 2020.
How will the Closing Ceremony be?
You might also like the Opening Ceremony, the Closing Ceremony will take place at the Beijing National Stadium, known as the Bird’s Nest, which sports fans may recognize from the 2008 Beijing Summer Games.
Zhang Yimou will direct the closing ceremony. Zhang Yimou was also responsible for the Beijing 2008 ceremonies and the Oscar nominated film. 2022 Opening Ceremony. The specifics of the artistic performances are still under wraps, but the staging is meant to reflect the “Simple, secure and stunning” nature of this year’s Games like those seen at the Opening Ceremony. The ceremony traditionally includes a procession of flags from all the participating countries, beginning with Greece, and ending with the host country.
Closing Ceremony is renowned for its presentation of medals from last year’s Games and a parade featuring athletes. The flag of the host nation is traditionally raised along with the flag from the country hosting the Games. Italy is hosting the 2026 Olympic Winter Games and the mayors of the host cities, this time Milan and Cortina-D’Ampezzo, will be given the Olympic flag during the ceremony.
The International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach is expected to give a speech declaring that the Games are over. In the wake of the next Games, the Olympic flame will likely be extinguished and re-lit. Traditional Olympic celebrations end with elaborate fireworks displays.
