
The Winter Olympic Games in Beijing are officially underway.
The opening ceremony at the Birds Nest stadium put the focus on the number 24, because this is the 24th Games.
The show featured fireworks and innovative light displays with the message "stronger together".
The event was directed by Oscar nominated Zhang Yimou.
Freestyle skier, Brendan Newby, and Luger, Elsa Desmond, were Team Ireland's flagbearers.
Six Irish athletes are competing in total.
Beijing is the first city to host the summer and winter Olympics.
#TeamIreland ready to march #Beijing2022 pic.twitter.com/7wFEaonIGl
— Team Ireland (@TeamIreland) February 4, 2022