1.   Associated Press Cathy Freeman ignites the Olympic flame during the opening ceremony.

2.   At the opening ceremony for a new building recently, a man made an impassioned speech about the wrongs of animal sacrifice.

3.   His speech at the opening ceremony would have been the ideal opportunity for a graceful climbdown.

4.   Many distinguished guests were invited to the opening ceremony.

5.   President Clinton cried when he saw Muhammad Ali at the opening ceremonies.

6.   Read in studio A bishop has performed the opening ceremony at a pub which is owned by the church.

7.   The big problem for anybody watching the opening ceremony must have been suppressing whoops of hysterical laughter.

8.   The bishop was invited to attend the opening ceremony, but he Declined.