Olympics 2008 Features
In photos: 'Beijing 2008 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony - Updates'
By James Wray Aug 8, 2008, 22:31 GMT
Fireworks go off over the National Stadium during the Opening Ceremony of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games at the National Stadium, known as Bird's Nest, Beijing, China, 08 August 2008. EPA/JENS BUETTNER
Swiss flag bearer Roger Federer (R) leads the team into the stadium during the opening ceremony of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games at the National Stadium, also known as 'Bird's Nest', Beijing, China, 08 August 2008. EPA/ALESSANDRO DELLA BELLA
Fireworks go off over the National Stadium during the Opening Ceremony of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games at the National Stadium, known as Bird's Nest, Beijing, China, 08 August 2008. EPA/JENS BUETTNER
Fireworks go off over behind the Broadcasting LingLong Tower during the Opening Ceremony of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games at the National Stadium, known as Bird's Nest, Beijing, China, 08 August 2008. EPA/ROLAND WEIHRAUCH
The Olympic Flame is lit during the Opening Ceremony of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games at the National Stadium, known as Bird's Nest, Beijing, China, 08 August 2008. EPA/Kay Nietfeld
Chinese volleyball player Jinfang Sun gives the Olympic Flame to former olympic champion Li Ning during the Opening Ceremony of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games at the National Stadium, known as Bird's Nest, Beijing, China, 08 August 2008. EPA/Kay Nietfeld
The Olympic Flame is lit during the Opening Ceremony of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games at the National Stadium, known as Bird's Nest, Beijing, China, 08 August 2008. EPA/Kay Nietfeld
Greece's athletes wait in front of the National Stadium, also known as the 'Bird's Nest' during the opening ceremony for the Olympic Games 2008 in Beijing, China, 08 August 2008. EPA/GEORGIOS KEFALAS
The North Korean team during the Opening Ceremony of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on a giant screen in the commercial zone of Beijing, China. 08 August 2008. EPA/John Mabanglo
Chinese Li Ning on the way to lit the Olympic Flame during the Opening Ceremony of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games at the National Stadium, known as Bird's Nest, Beijing, China, 08 August 2008. EPA/Kay Nietfeld
Fireworks go off over the National Stadium during the Opening Ceremony of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games at the National Stadium, known as Bird's Nest, Beijing, China, 08 August 2008. EPA/JENS BUETTNER
Chinese Li Ning on the way to lit the Olympic Flame during the Opening Ceremony of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games at the National Stadium, known as Bird's Nest, Beijing, China, 08 August 2008. EPA/Kay Nietfeld
Fireworks go off at the end of the Opening Ceremony of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on a giant screen in the commercial zone of Beijing, China. 08 August 2008. EPA/WU HONG
The olympic flag is raising up by soldiers during the Opening Ceremony of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games at the National Stadium, known as Bird's Nest, Beijing, China, 08 August 2008. EPA/FRANK MAY
The Olympic Flame shines over the stadium during the Opening Ceremony of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games at the National Stadium, known as Bird's Nest, Beijing, China, 08 August 2008. EPA/WU HONG
People watch the opening ceremony of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on a giant screen in the commercial zone of Beijing, China. 08 August 2008. EPA/BERNARDO DE NIZ
The Chinese flag flies as Athletes gather on the field during the Opening Ceremony of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games at the National Stadium, known as Bird's Nest, Beijing, China, 08 August 2008. EPA/Daniel Dal Zennaro
The Croatian team during the Opening Ceremony of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games at the National Stadium, known as Bird's Nest, Beijing, China, 08 August 2008. EPA/Diego Azubel
Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal during the Opening Ceremony of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games at the National Stadium, known as Bird's Nest, Beijing, China, 08 August 2008. EPA/MARCUS BRANDT
A delegation member from Djibouti waves her country's flag during the Opening Ceremony of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games at the National Stadium, known as Bird's Nest, Beijing, China, 08 August 2008. EPA/John Mabanglo
Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal during the Opening Ceremony of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games at the National Stadium, known as Bird's Nest, Beijing, China, 08 August 2008. EPA/MARCUS BRANDT
A member of the team from Lesotho waves his country's flag during the Opening Ceremony of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games at the National Stadium, known as Bird's Nest, Beijing, China, 08 August 2008. EPA/John Mabanglo
A Chinese girl shows a replica Olympic bronze medal as she waits to celebrate the opening ceremony at Tian' anmen square, Beijing, China, 08 August 2008. The 2008 Beijing Olympic Games starts on 08 to and runs till 24 August 2008. EPA/RUNGROJ YONGRIT
Great Britain flag bearer Mark Foster leads the team into the stadium during the Opening Ceremony of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games at the National Stadium, known as Bird's Nest, Beijing, China, 08 August 2008. EPA/Kay Nietfeld
Israeli flag bearer Michael Kolganov leads the team during the Opening Ceremony of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games at the National Stadium, known as Bird's Nest, Beijing, China, 08 August 2008. EPA/John Mabanglo
US flag bearer Lopez Lomong leads the team into the stadium during the Opening Ceremony of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games at the National Stadium, known as Bird's Nest, Beijing, China, 08 August 2008. EPA/Kay Nietfeld EPA/Kay Nietfeld
US flag bearer Lopez Lomong leads the team into the stadium during the Opening Ceremony of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games at the National Stadium, known as Bird's Nest, Beijing, China, 08 August 2008. EPA/Kay Nietfeld
Fireworks go off over the National Stadium during the Opening Ceremony of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games at the National Stadium, known as Bird's Nest, Beijing, China, 08 August 2008. EPA/KARL-JOSEF HILDENBRANDT EPA/KARL-JOSEF HILDENBRANDT
A Chinese girl wearing a replica Olympic gold medal enjoysw an apple as she waits to celebrate the opening ceremony at Tian' anmen square, Beijing, China, 08 August 2008. The 2008 Beijing Olympic Games starts on 08 to and runs till 24 August 2008. EPA/RUNGROJ YONGRIT
A Chinese soldier guards next to the Olympic logo during the opening ceremony day at Tian' anmen square, Beijing, China, 08 August 2008. The 2008 Beijing Olympic Games starts on 08 and runs till 24 August 2008. EPA/RUNGROJ YONGRIT
Performers surround Piano solist Lang Lang and Child piano Player Li Muzi during the Opening Ceremony of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games at the National Stadium, known as Bird's Nest, Beijing, China 08 August 2008. EPA/PEER GRIMM
Shadow boxers during the Opening Ceremony of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games at the National Stadium, known as Bird's Nest, Beijing, China 08 August 2008. EPA/PEER GRIMM
Spanish delegation members during the Opening Ceremony of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games at the National Stadium, known as Bird's Nest, Beijing, China, 08 August 2008. EPA/John Mabanglo EPA/John Mabanglo
A view of the performance during the Opening Ceremony of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games at the National Stadium, known as Bird's Nest, Beijing, China, 08 August 2008. EPA/GERO BRELOER
Performers participating during the Opening Ceremony of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games at the National Stadium, known as Bird's Nest, Beijing, China, 08 August 2008. EPA/MARCUS BRANDT
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