In Japan a song is played every afternoon to tell the kids playing outside that they should go home now. But it depends on the area you live in japan when it is played, and what song is played. When I go to Japan, in my area, it's around 4:00, and it isn't the national anthem, but it's a song for kids.
Yes, the National Anthem is played after the medals have been presented; the winning athlete/s' national anthem is played.
The National Anthem of the visiting country is ALWAYS played first as a common courtesy, the same goes when an American Team visits Canada, the American Anthem is ALWAYS played first, then the Anthem of the host country.
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Most countries have a National Anthem which is a piece of music, usually with words to match, played on formal occasions. The British National Anthem is "God Save the Queen" The French National Anthem is the "Marseillaise" The American National Anthem is "The Star Spangled Banner"
the first time anthem was played is August 31st 1962
The anthem of Greece is played first to honor of the birthplace of the Games, second is the anthem of the host country, and third, the anthem of the next host country.
The US national anthem played at the 1896 Olympics in Athens was "The Star-Spangled Banner." However, it is noteworthy that the anthem was not officially adopted as the national anthem until 1931. During the 1896 Games, the anthem was played to honor American athletes, particularly the notable winner James Connolly, who made history as the first Olympic champion of the modern era.
I believe the visiting teams anthem is played first
The National Anthem.
1917
the national anthem
The actions of all military spectators while the national anthem is being played are to stand, face the flag, and hand salute.