My Way News-Olympic opening ceremonies.:
"Behind him more than 10,500 athletes streamed into the stadium.
There was huge applause for Afghanistan on its return to Olympic competition after an eight-year absence and with its first female athletes.
The entrance of the more than 500-member U.S. team - led by basketball guard Dawn Staley - drew cheers. But some people also stood and put their thumbs down in an apparent show of displeasure for the war in Iraq.
Moments later, the Iraqis entered to a roaring ovation."
"Behind him more than 10,500 athletes streamed into the stadium.
There was huge applause for Afghanistan on its return to Olympic competition after an eight-year absence and with its first female athletes.
The entrance of the more than 500-member U.S. team - led by basketball guard Dawn Staley - drew cheers. But some people also stood and put their thumbs down in an apparent show of displeasure for the war in Iraq.
Moments later, the Iraqis entered to a roaring ovation."
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