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The Story Behind the Olympic Anthem (and When It's Played at the Opening Ceremony)

Find out the history of the Olympics anthem you may not know.
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How the Olympics Opening 2026 Ceremony in Italy Made Herstory

The 2026 Olympics opening ceremony marked the first time an all-female honor guard introduced the national anthem and raised ...

2026 Milan Cortina Winter Opening Ceremony: Andrea Bocelli Performs, Cauldrons Are Lit and More Memorable Moments

What happened during the 2026 Olympics opening ceremony live from Milan? Read on for all the memorable moments, including the ...

Laura Pausini Sings at Opening Ceremony of 2026 Winter Olympics & More Uplifting Moments in Latin Music

From career milestones to new music releases to major announcements and those little important moments, Billboard editors ...

What Is the Order of Countries in the Olympics Opening Ceremony?

The opening ceremony for the 2026 Winter Olympics is fast approaching, and, with it, one of the most cherished traditions of ...
Star Tribune

Anthem glitch disrupts but doesn't spoil South Sudan's Olympic debut in men's basketball

But it didn't prevent the team from making history, posting the country's first Olympic victory — a 90-79 win over Puerto Rico on Sunday. Prior to tipoff, the wrong national anthem was played ...