The 2022 Winter burst into life today with a spectacular opening ceremony of music, dance and fireworks, marking the arrival of a two-week sporting carnival in the world's most populous country.While almost 3,000 athletes from 90 countries will battle for glory in 15 different winter sports, the Games are taking place against a controversial backdrop of Covid restrictions, diplomatic boycotts and concerns over 's human rights record.Today's opening ceremony took place in Beijing's iconic Bird's Nest stadium, lasting just 100 minutes to accommodate Covid protocols and sub-zero night time temperatures in the city.
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