Rogge: Mr People's Republic of China (PRC),
Mr. Liu Qi,
Members of the Olympic Organizing Committee:
Dear friends from China:
Dear athletes:
For many years, China has been dreaming of opening to the outside world and inviting athletes from all over the world to Beijing for the Olympic Games.
Tonight, my dream came true. Congratulations to Beijing!
You have chosen "One World, One Dream" as the theme of this year's Olympic Games, and tonight's theme is a reflection.
We are in the same world, and like you, we are deeply saddened by the Sichuan earthquake disaster. We were deeply impressed by the great courage and solidarity of the people of China.
We have the same dream. I hope this year's Olympic Games will bring you happiness, hope and pride.
Athletes, our founder Pierre De Coubertin founded the modern Olympic Games because of you. The Olympic Games belong to you. Let the Olympic Games be a grand event for athletes.
Remember, the Olympic Games means more than just the results.
Olympic Games or peaceful assembly. 204 Olympic countries and regions gathered here, crossing the boundaries of nationality, gender, religion and political system.
Olympic values and spirit, that is, Excellence, friendship and respect, join the competition.
Dear athletes, please remember that you are role models for the youth of the world, refusing doping and not cheating.
We should be proud of your achievements and performance.
When we turn our Olympic dream into reality, we would like to sincerely thank BOCOG for its hard work. We would also like to thank thousands of selfless volunteers, without whom all this would not have been possible.
Beijing, you are the master of today and the gateway to tomorrow. Thank you!
Now, I have the honor to invite President People's Republic of China (PRC) to declare the 29th Modern Olympic Games open.
Mr. People's Republic of China (PRC),
Mr. Liu Qi,
Members of the Olympic Organizing Committee,
Dear friends in China,
Dear athletes:
For a long time, China has dreamed of opening its doors and inviting athletes from all over the world to Beijing for the Olympic Games.
Tonight, the dream came true. Congratulations to Beijing!
You have chosen "One World, One Dream" as the theme of this Olympic Games, and tonight is the embodiment of this theme.
We are in the same world, so like you, we are deeply saddened by the Sichuan earthquake disaster. We were deeply moved by the great courage and solidarity of the people of China.
We have the same dream, so I hope this Olympic Games will bring you happiness, hope and pride.
Athletes, our founder Pierre De Coubertin founded the modern Olympic Games because of you. The Olympic Games belong to you. Let the Olympic Games be a grand event for athletes.
Remember, the Olympic Games means more than just the results.
The Olympic Games is still a peaceful gathering. Olympic committees from 204 countries and regions gathered here, crossing the boundaries of nationality, gender, religion and political system.
Please take part in the Olympic Games in the spirit of excellence, friendship and respect.
Dear athletes, please remember that you are role models for the youth of the world. Please refuse doping and say no to cheating.
Your achievements and performance should make us proud.
When we turn the Olympic dream into reality, we should sincerely thank BOCOG for its unremitting efforts. We also want to thank thousands of selfless volunteers, without whom all this would not be possible.
Beijing, you are the master of today and the gateway to tomorrow. Thank you!
Now, I have the honor to invite President People's Republic of China (PRC) to declare the 29th Modern Olympic Games open.