OPENING CEREMONY

[lidlicker]

I thought English was our language !!! why make announcements in French first ?

[kawakiri]

Here we go again, French is the official language of the Olympics.

[Prudie]

If you have a look at any of the other umpteen threads about the opening ceremoney you'll see that French is the official language of the Olympics.

[excelsior-1]

it is because the founder of the modern games was french.

[Wharton]

French is accepted as the 'official' Olympic language.

[elliemay1]

The founder was Pierrre baron de Coubertin, or something like that!

[kawakiri]

However what about Wenlock?

[lidlicker]

You all have much more knowledge than me. I should have done my research before spouting off ! sorry.

[excelsior-1]

no apology necessary.

ask a question - and it is answered.

[kawakiri]

You will know for Rio.

[kawakiri]

Now that may well be one big party!