The 2018 Winter Olympics have officially begun. It was held Friday, February 9, in Pyeongchang, South Korea, with all the spectacle that the event typically entails — from the lighting of the Olympic cauldron to the Parade of Nations to a series of performances that showcase the host nation’s history and culture. See the lovely photos from the opening ceremony below:
You will recall, Boblsed qualified for the forthcoming 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, South Korea, the Nigerian Women Bobsled and Skeleton team are hoping to go a step further by winning a medal at the competition.
“President Donald Trump” and “North Korean leader Kim Jong Un” were briefly in the house
Ngozi Onwumere, Akuoma Omeoga and Seun Adigun will represent Nigeria in the country’s first-ever appearance in the sport at the 2018 Winter Olympic which will hold from February 9 to 25.
Simi Adeagbo, who is the first African female Skeleton competitor, will also represent Nigeria at the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, South Korea.