In South Korean Phenchkhan, the XXIII Winter Olympic Games began. This is reported by the correspondent of "Tapes. RU". The opening ceremony took place at the Olympic Stadium in Pyeongchang, which was built specifically for the Games and after their closure will be dismantled. The fire was sparked by Korean figure skater Kim Yong A. The opening was attended by about 2000 people, and the leading children were five children. According to the organizers, the central idea of ??the event is the desire for universal reconciliation. The team of "Olympic athletes from Russia" was held under the Olympic flag. A standard-bearer of a group of Russian athletes was a volunteer appointed by the organizing committee of the Games. February 5, the Russian team said that the ceremony will be attended by 70 to 75 representatives of the delegation. On the same day, it became known that seven Russian teams did not appear at the stadium. Games will last until February 25. More important news in the Telegram channel "The Tape of the Day". Subscribe!.

Original article: Olympics in Pyeongchang officially started.