Nagano (Japan) - 1998These Winter Games occured between
February 7, 1998 and
February 22, 1998 and involved
72 nations.
2176 athletes involved (
1389 men,
787 women) in
68 events.
7 sports:
Biathlon
Bobsleigh
Curling
Ice Hockey
Luge
Skating
Skiing
Candidate cities:
Aoste (ITA), Jaca (ESP), Oestersund (SWE) and Salt Lake City (USA)
32000 volunteers involved
Opening speech by
Her Majesty the Emperor Akihito.
Athletes' Olympic Oath recited by
Kenji Ogiwara (Nordic combined).
Judges' Olympic Oath recited by
Junko Hiramatsu (skating).
Olympic Flame lighted by
Midori Ito (skating).
Source:
IOC.