true, the USA never lowers or dips the flag to any country (it's a sign of weakness)
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I asked you first.
what are the children walking next to the flag bearer carring in the Olympic parade of nations
The country which appears first in the Olympic Parade of Nations is always Greece, because Greece started the Olympic Games thousands of years ago. And the last country to parade is the host country.
The Olympic Games were celebrated with a grand opening ceremony featuring the Parade of Nations, lighting of the Olympic torch, and various cultural performances. Athletes from all participating countries competed in their respective events, striving for excellence and athletic achievements. The games were also marked by a spirit of sportsmanship and camaraderie among the athletes and a celebration of international unity and mutual respect.
According to Olympic tradition, the athletes from Greece are the first to enter the stadium and the athletes from the host country are the last to enter the stadium.
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Zimbabwe
Parts of the Olympic torch.
Greece The Parade of Nations of athletes (drawn from the 10,490 competing) and officials from 204 nations (and the "Independent Olympic Athletes") was led, according to custom, by the Greek team followed by other competing countries in alphabetical order and finally the host nation Great Britain
The ashes of Olympians past?
They become part of the Olympic beacon at the end of the parade.