The ceremony on August 8 was hailed as a splendid one with fire works and a crowded National Stadium with nearly 4 billion people witnessing the event around the world. But what if the incredible opening ceremony were an illusion? Games organisers have admitted a series of illusions, including pre-taped footprint-shaped fireworks segment.
Were emotions missing in the grand opening of Beijing Olympics?
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Statistics show Olympics opening ceremony was the most watched tele-sporting event.
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/olympics-opening-ceremony-historys-most-watched-event/70803-29.html
Sania and Sunitha took part in the opening ceremony in track suits.
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/sania-sunitha-had-no-time-to-change-into-saree-kalmadi/70740-29.html
CNN-IBN's Digvijay Singh Deo was there to catch all the action. Take a look.
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India began with unmatched outfits, poor march and zero coordination.
The Olympic flame was lit by Li Ning, former Olympic gymnast for China.
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/in-pix-olympics-flame-lighting-ceremony/70702-29.html
World's best athletes are in Beijing for the XXIXTH Olympic Games.
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/in-pix-olympics-opening-ceremony-parade/70696-29.html
China put its rich history on display in a breathtaking opening ceremony.
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The ceremony was watched by 91,000 people at the National Stadium.
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/big-bang-start-chinas-olympic-dream-a-reality/70691-29.html
China looks to put criticism behind it as world leaders arrive in Beijing.
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/chinas-games-party-set-for-big-bang-start/70664-29.html
Lopez Lomong is a 1500m track star and a refugee from Sudan.
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/darfur-activist-to-carry-us-flag-at-opening-ceremony/70614-29.html
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