Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics: Opening Ceremony Highlights and Dutch Athletes

The anticipation for the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics has reached fever pitch. Tonight's grand opening ceremony marks the official start of the games in Russia.

15 Winter Sports Showcased
The Winter Olympics feature 15 thrilling disciplines. Here's the lineup:

• Alpine skiing
• Biathlon
• Bobsleigh
• Cross-country skiing
• Curling
• Figure skating
• Freestyle skiing
• Ice hockey
• Tobogganing
• Nordic combined
• Short track
• Skeleton
• Ski jumping
• Snowboarding
• Long track speed skating

Dutch Athletes in Action
The Netherlands fields 37 talented competitors in bobsleigh, long track speed skating, short track, and snowboarding.

Watch the Opening Ceremony Live
Tune in from 16:45 to 19:50 on Nederland 1 for full coverage.

Dive deeper into the Winter Olympics with the February issue of Santé.

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