Olympian2004 511 Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 Hazel Irvine is translating on BBC. I don't know if it's from a script, or she can speak Russian? She most certainly has a script, just like the reporter who translates right now on German TV. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
alphacarter 31 Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 Hot.cool.yours. In the speech. Not cool at all. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tony E Loves Architecture 168 Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 She most certainly has a script, just like the reporter who translates right now on German TV. I thought so. Thanks for confirming. I was 75 per cent sure it was scripted lol. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
intoronto 650 Posted February 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 Wow I am impressed the crowd understand his French. I hope Bach's speech is short. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Olympian2004 511 Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 Bach's first opening speech as IOC president! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paul 619 Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 He is Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tony E Loves Architecture 168 Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 Good luck Bach on your first opening speech as IOC President. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
intoronto 650 Posted February 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 Off course he says something in Russian! Also the speech lady almost ran into the head of SOCOG lol. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tpman 2 Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 Great russians! Loved the opening ceremony until now. Good music and good cast. Sad for the fail ring. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
intoronto 650 Posted February 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 Olympic anthem is probably after this. New page in Olympic history. We are hosting in a new Russia. Rich history ... Bach is speaking in French. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Olympian2004 511 Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 Haha, nice to hear that constant German accent by Bach, regardless whether he speaks English or French. Of course this is also a bit of a proud moment for me as a German, if we can't win the Games, we can at least win the IOC presidency. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
krow 562 Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 the russians sound cold and angry even when they're cheering Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tony E Loves Architecture 168 Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 Olympic anthem is probably after this. New page in Olympic history. We are hosting in a new Russia. Rich history ... Bach is speaking in French. Can you speak French? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
intoronto 650 Posted February 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 The podium's LED screen is malfunctioning! LOL Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Olympic Fan Darcy 323 Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 Perhaps a Putin meme like the Queen in London? Where she does not look impressed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Olympian2004 511 Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 Wow, he addresses the difficult circumstances under which the workers worked. That's quite daring for an IOC president. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
intoronto 650 Posted February 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 Can you speak French? No. I can read, somewhat understand. But not speaking. Bach: Thank you for your patience and understanding in the years of transformation. You are now living in Olympic region. You will enjoy the benefits in the years to come. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
alphacarter 31 Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 Wow, he addresses the difficult circumstances under which the workers worked. That's quite daring for an IOC president. He's got my respect for sure. And at the opening of all places! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tony E Loves Architecture 168 Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 No. I can read, somewhat understand. But not speaking. Bach: Thank you for your patience and understanding in the years of transformation. You are now living in Olympic region. You will enjoy the benefits in the years to come. The only language I can speak is my own language English. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Olympian2004 511 Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 And he stresses that the Olympic values are valid, whereever the Games take place. Good job, Mr. Bach! We're proud of you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cslopes54 36 Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 Winter Os ceremony can't compare with summer , this is tedious Quote Link to post Share on other sites
intoronto 650 Posted February 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 Bach praises the volunteers then athletes. Olympic Games unite people. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Olympic Fan Darcy 323 Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 Harmony and no discrimination hmmmmm... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
intoronto 650 Posted February 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 Any form of discrimination lmfao! Really? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Universal 3 Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 ".... without any discrimination for whatever reason." Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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