yog opening ceremony

(From L-R) IOC President Jacques Rogge, President S R Nathan, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong sportingly participate in learning some cheer movements. (Photo 11 © Lai Jun Wei/Red Sports)

yog opening ceremony

The audience showing their “love” for the athletes as they enter the floating platform. (Photo 12 © Lai Jun Wei/Red Sports)

yog opening ceremony

Youth athletes from France enthusiastically pose for a photo. (Photo 13 © Lai Jun Wei/Red Sports)

yog opening ceremony

The athletes from the Cook Islands waving to the crowd as they entered the floating platform. (Photo 14 © Lai Jun Wei/Red Sports)

yog opening ceremony

Athletes stream in filled with enthusiasm and excitement. (Photo 15 ©Marvin Lowe/Red Sports)

yog opening ceremony

Others dress in slightly more “traditional” costumes. (Photo 16 ©Marvin Lowe/Red Sports)

yog opening ceremony

Athletes from Belarus show their excitement as they make their way to the stands. (Photo 17 © Lai Jun Wei/Red Sports)

yog opening ceremony

Athletes from Chinese Taipei wave to the crowd. (Photo 18 © Lai Jun Wei/Red Sports)

yog opening ceremony

Athletes from the Democratic Republic of the Congo react after seeing themselves on the big screen. (Photo 19 © Lai Jun Wei/Red Sports)

yog opening ceremony

Dancers put up an energetic number for the audience. (Photo 20 © Lai Jun Wei/Red Sports)