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Added on the 20/02/2022 04:35:24 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images
Images of Bird's Nest stadium and Beijing skyline ahead of the Winter Olympics closing ceremony. The 2022 Winter Games had loomed as one of the most politically contentious in memory and with fears about Covid, but most of that receded once the skis and skates were put on. IMAGES
The Bird's Nest stadium seen from outside shortly before the Winter Olympics 2022 opening ceremony begins. IMAGES
Crowds chosen to attend Beijing Olympics opening ceremony walk toward Bird's Nest. IMAGES
Fireworks light up the sky above Beijing's National Stadium as the closing ceremony for the Winter Olympic Games ends. IMAGES
Tibetan protesters gather in New Delhi to protest against the Beijing Winter Olympics, which are due to open on Friday night. Chinese President Xi Jinping, who will announce the Games are officially open, will be joined by leaders including his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, but the United States, Britain, Canada and Australia are among countries staging a diplomatic boycott over China's human rights record. IMAGES