Orc Undead Sports Warrior

Chapter 212 The Olympics are Coming

At 8:2 PM Beijing time on August 8, 8, the Bird's Nest National Stadium finally welcomed the 8th Olympic Games. Accompanied by a grand opening ceremony, the Beijing Olympic Games solemnly opened.

鸟巢国家体育场的设计方案在全球的44个竞标方案中脱颖而出，月开工建设，2oo8年3月完工，是2oo8年京城奥运会的主体育场。

The "Bird's Nest" is located in the center of the Olympic Park complex and will undoubtedly become a landmark building in Beijing in the future.

The stadium has approximately 91 seats. While meeting all the functional and technical requirements of an Olympic stadium, its design was not dominated by overly similar structures and digital screens.

The stadium's shape resembles a cradle that nurtures life, embodying humanity's respect for life and its hope for the future.

The designers did not add any unnecessary embellishments to the venue, leaving the structure exposed, which naturally formed the building's exterior.

Suddenly, night fell over the stadium, which was packed with spectators eagerly awaiting the opening ceremony. Because the content of the opening ceremony was a state secret, the media had only been able to piece together information based on fragmented clues; the details of the ceremony remained a mystery to everyone.

After the lights went out, the entire audience cheered excitedly. There was no doubt that the much-anticipated opening ceremony was about to begin.

A dazzling halo illuminated the ancient sundial. In the center of the stadium, 208 ancient Chinese percussion instruments resonated with breathtaking sounds. This awe-inspiring scene immediately silenced the audience, and the white lights on the instruments began to flash, signaling the countdown to the Olympic Games opening ceremony.

At this moment, the audience immediately understood and started counting down loudly as the numbers changed.

2008 performers beat drums and sang, reciting "Isn't it a pleasure to have friends coming from afar?" to express their warm welcome to Olympic athletes and guests from all over the world.

After the five rings of fireworks entered the venue, the giant footprints transformed into countless stars that fell to the ground, gathering together to form the shimmering five rings.

Following this, the national flag was brought into the stadium, and 223 members of the ethnic choir sang the national anthem together, filling the entire stadium with its resounding strains.

As Liu Wei and the other members of the track and field team stood in one area, he noticed out of the corner of his eye that most of the coaches had tears in their eyes while singing the national anthem. The other athletes, regardless of age, all looked solemn and respectful at that moment.

"When will I ever feel this sense of belonging...?"

Liu Wei thought to himself that no one could understand his thoughts at this moment, and no one would know.

The performance continued, and during this time, everyone was mostly lost in thought, with little interaction among themselves.

Perhaps they were reflecting on the changes in the country, perhaps they were reminiscing about their own lives, or perhaps they simply didn't want to miss any detail of the grand opening ceremony.

"Athletes participating in the opening ceremony, hurry up and proceed from the athletes' tunnel to the off-field assembly point!"

Upon hearing the announcement, the athletes who were standing not far from the athletes' tunnel gathered together.

The show is still going on, but the athletes have no regrets, because they are about to be recorded in history in the next segment.

On the blue crystal ball, two singers sang the theme song of this Olympic Games, "You and Me." The projection screen above the stadium showed the smiling faces of children. Coupled with the singing from the blue crystal ball, everyone felt warm and joyful, and the world found peace at this moment.

The Greek delegation, from the birthplace of the Olympics, entered the venue first, followed by delegations from other countries and regions in order of the number of strokes in the simplified Chinese characters.

A total of 204 national and regional delegations participated in this Olympic Games.

The Chinese delegation, as the host country, made its final appearance. The flag bearer was the "Little Giant" from the men's basketball team, who led the procession. Behind him were the delegation leaders in formal attire, female athletes, and finally, male athletes in red shirts and white trousers.

The team, consisting of 1,099 people including coaches and athletes, stretched out and occupied the entire straightaway.

"Liu Wei, I used to think you were quite tall, but when the Little Giant walked past you just now, you looked incredibly pathetic, practically a dwarf!"

After entering the stadium, Shen Liang appeared very excited. This was his first Olympic experience, and for him, tonight felt like a big party.

"For you to have this thought in a time like this, I feel helpless for your father..."

6. Wei stood tall and proud, completely unaffected by him.

“I said, this is your first time participating, how come you are so calm? Look at those people who are participating in the Olympics for the first time, they are all excited. You don’t look like a young person!”

Shen Liang clearly had no intention of giving up. Everything in the stadium piqued his curiosity, and he found it incredible that Liu Wei could remain so calm at this moment.

People who like to show off will definitely be unable to contain their excitement in this scene.

"That's the difference between a general and a soldier. If you're hoping to carry a team and win a medal, the gap between you and him is all-encompassing!"

After Zhang Yuanteng said something to him, the two started arguing in the team.

Suddenly a firework streaked across the sky, and Zhang Yuanteng quickly took out his camera, and the two of them hugged and took a selfie.

Liu Wei shook his head at the sight, but he didn't stop. He continued walking forward and caught up with Liu Feiren, who was waving to the audience.

May the Holy Light protect you!

What Liu Wei was referring to was the blessing bestowed upon the human race in his time.

These words made Liu Feiren burst out laughing. In this day and age, it's hard not to laugh when someone says something so seriously.

May the Holy Light protect you and keep you safe!

"Liu Feiren said."

"Thank you, but I have already received your blessing, and I firmly believe that Lady Luck will protect me!"

Liu Wei spoke without explanation, his feelings clearly different from others in this situation.

For others, the Olympic opening ceremony is merely a ritual; for him, it's the clarion call before battle. With today's opening ceremony, the fight has officially begun, and he must give it his all in the competitions to come.

Following this, the IOC President delivered a speech, followed by opening remarks from national leaders, the raising of the Olympic flag, an oath by athlete representatives, and the release of peace doves.

The final moment was the most important part of the entire event: lighting the Olympic flame.

Eight torchbearers carried the torch in one relay, with gymnastics prince Li Ning taking the Olympic flame at the very end.

He held the torch high and soared into the air, running nimbly across a slowly unfolding scroll above the stadium, which simultaneously displayed dynamic images of the Beijing Olympics' global relay.

Li Ning, running through the air, arrived at the torch tower and lit the fuse. The huge torch immediately burst into a spectacular flame, and the burning Olympic flame illuminated the sky above the stadium in a magnificent display.

The lights came back on, and the audience felt as if they were in a dream woven from rainbows.

The thunderous applause seemed to echo in a vast valley, marking the start of the 2008 Olympic Games.