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I was on social media checking for any potential new updates, and apparently there's going to be a dress rehearsal on the 22nd that will include fireworks testing across the city, which I assume would be similar to the 2008 ceremony fireworks. Hopefully if it does happen, some footage will make its way online For now, it looks like light testing has continued at the stadium - https://www.instagram.com/p/CY1UjkXLs3y/

Another sneak peak Seems like some kind of stage was built at the left stands of the Bird Nest. Hard to tell what they're planning to do there besides those flagpoles

I'm starting to dislike Balich and his huge monopoly in the matter. He's the Disney of sport ceremonies at this point, then again since its his home turf, I guess it was to be expected. Not sure if he was involved in the Torino 2006 handover, which was pretty good, but the actual ceremonies in Torino were a bit hit and miss at some points. I hope he does a better job in 2026 (lets be honest, he's going to get it).