1998 Winter Olympics closing ceremony

1998 Winter Olympics
closing ceremony
Part of 1998 Winter Olympics
Date	22 February 1998
Time	18:00 – 19:41 JST (UTC+9)
Venue	Nagano Olympic Stadium
Location	Nagano, Japan
Coordinates	36°34′47″N 138°09′56″E / 36.579722°N 138.165556°E
Filmed by	1998 Olympic Radio and Television Organization (ORTO '98)
Footage	Nagano 1998 Closing Ceremony - Full Length on YouTube

The closing ceremony of the 1998 Winter Olympics took place at Nagano Olympic Stadium, Nagano, Japan, on 22 February 1998. It began at 18:00 JST and finished at approximately 19:41 JST. As mandated by the Olympic Charter, the proceedings combines the formal and ceremonial closing of this international sporting event, including farewell speeches and closing of the Games by IOC President Juan Antonio Samaranch. The Olympic flame has been extinguished.^[1]^[2]

Proceedings

Opening and Parade of Nations

Handover of the Olympic flag

First, the Greek flag was raised while its playing the national anthem. Second, the Japanese flag was raised while its playing the national anthem. Third, the Flag of the United States raised while its playing the national anthem. The Olympic flag was passed by the Mayor of Nagano City, Tasuku Tsukada, to IOC President Juan Antonio Samaranch, who then handed it over to the Mayor of Salt Lake City, Deedee Corradini. The flag will be raised again in Sydney, Australia for the 2000 Summer Olympics on 15 September 2000 for the opening ceremony.

Contrast, culture and courage: "See you in 2002".

Salt Lake City, the host city of the 2002 Winter Olympic Games, presented a special performance called Contrast, Culture and Courage.

Official speeches and the Games declare closed

NAOC Vice President Goro Yoshimura delivered a farewell speech in Japanese, thanked everyone. IOC President Juan Antonio Samaranch delivered a speech in French, and English, and congratulations to the athletes, the 7 International Olympic Winter Sports Federations, under 72 National Olympic Committee that participated in this Games. And the warmest congratulations to the Nagano Committee for the Olympic Games and also a wonderful volunteers. IOC President Samaranch declares closed the XVIII Olympic Winter Games. And in accordance with their tradition, he calls upon the youth of the world, to assemble 4 years from now in Salt Lake City, United States, to celebrate with them the XIX Olympic Winter Games, the first of the new millennium. Speaking in Japanese，"ありがとう、長野。" - "Thank you, Nagano". "さようなら、日本。" - "Goodbye, Japan".^[3]

Olympic Flag and Olympic Anthem

After a fanfare, the Olympic Flag was lowered, carried away by Japan Ground Self-Defense Force from the stadium, the Olympic Hymn was sung in Japanese by the Nagano Children's Choir.

Olympic Flame has been extinguished and a song

The Olympic flame is extinguished from the cauldron. It burn throughout the 16 day competitions. And a song Furusato sung by Anri.

Dignitaries in attendance

Anthems

National Anthem of Greece - Nagano Police Band
National Anthem of Japan - Nagano Police Band
National Anthem of the United States - Nagano Police Band
Olympic Hymn: (played by Seiji Ozawa and New Japan Philharmonic Orchestra).

TV coverage

References

^ "Host City Doesn't Wilt to the Weather and Sets Standard That Salt Lake City Aims to Surpass". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 22 November 2022.
^ "Nagano Bids Olympic Games Farewell". AP News. Retrieved 20 November 2022.
^ "Nagano Bids Olympic Games Farewell". Washington Post. Retrieved 23 February 2021.
^ "Tipper leads U.S. Olympics delegation". UPI. Retrieved November 20, 2022.
^ "Salt Lake City Here We Come". Deseret News. 23 February 1998. Retrieved 22 November 2022.

Bibliography

Official Report of the XVIII Olympic Winter Games, Vol. 2. The Organizing Committee for the XVIII Olympic Winter Games, Nagano 1998. 1999. ISBN 4-7840-9826-7. Retrieved 15 March 2021.
The Closing Ceremony media guide : the XVIII Olympic Winter Games. Nagano: NAOC. 1998. Retrieved 23 February 2021.

External links

[1] "Host City Doesn't Wilt to the Weather and Sets Standard That Salt Lake City Aims to Surpass". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 22 November 2022.

[2] "Nagano Bids Olympic Games Farewell". AP News. Retrieved 20 November 2022.

[3] "Nagano Bids Olympic Games Farewell". Washington Post. Retrieved 23 February 2021.

[4] "Tipper leads U.S. Olympics delegation". UPI. Retrieved November 20, 2022.

[5] "Salt Lake City Here We Come". Deseret News. 23 February 1998. Retrieved 22 November 2022.

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