Question

If the top ten nations were randomly selected to march, one after another, into the stadium at the closing ceremonies, in how many ways could the nations have marched in?

Answer 1

Explanation:

1. Entrance of Head of State and IOC President

2. Playing of the national anthem

3. The parade of the athletes

4. The symbolic release of doves

5. Olympic Laurel Award

6. Official Speeches

7. Opening of the Games

8. Raising the Olympic flag and playing the Olympic Anthem

9. Athletes, judges and coaches’ oath

10. Lighting of the Olympic flame

11. The artistic programme