SOCHI, Russia - The Olympic flag (L) and the Russian national flag are hoisted during the opening ceremony for the Winter Olympics at Fisht Olympic Stadium in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 7, 2014. (Kyodo)

SOCHI, Russia - The Olympic flag is raised while renowned Russian operatic soprano Anna Netrebko (far R) performs at the opening ceremony for the Winter Olympics at Fisht Olympic Stadium in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 7, 2014. (Kyodo)

SOCHI, Russia - Fisht Olympic Stadium is illuminated in the colors of the Russian flag during pre-opening ceremony attractions for the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 7, 2014. (Kyodo)

SOCHI, Russia - The Russian national flag is hoisted during the opening ceremony for the Winter Olympics at Fisht Olympic Stadium in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 7, 2014. (Kyodo)

SOCHI, Russia - The Olympic flag (L) and the Russian national flag are hoisted during the opening ceremony for the Winter Olympic Games at Fisht Olympic Stadium in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 7, 2014. (Kyodo)

Scenes from Russia's Soviet past are performed during the Opening Ceremony for the Winter Olympics at Fisht Olympic Stadium in Sochi, Russia, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014. Photo by Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune/MCT/ABACAPRESS.COM

Scenes from Russia's Soviet past are performed during the Opening Ceremony for the Winter Olympics at Fisht Olympic Stadium in Sochi, Russia, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014. Photo by Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune/MCT/ABACAPRESS.COM

Athletes from Russia march during the Opening Ceremony for the Winter Olympics at Fisht Olympic Stadium in Sochi, Russia, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014. Photo by Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune/MCT/ABACAPRESS.COM

Athletes from Russia march during the Opening Ceremony for the Winter Olympics at Fisht Olympic Stadium in Sochi, Russia, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014. Photo by Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune/MCT/ABACAPRESS.COM

Athletes process out of the arena after the Opening Ceremony for the Winter Olympics at Fisht Olympic Stadium in Sochi, Russia, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014. Photo by Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune/MCT/ABACAPRESS.COM

Visitors watch fireworks explode outside Fisht Olympic Stadium after the Opening Ceremony for the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014. Photo by Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune/MCT/ABACAPRESS.COM

Atmosphere during the opening ceremony for the Sochi 2014 XXII Olympic Winter games in Sochi, Russia on February 7, 2014. Photo by Gouhier-Zabulon/ABACAPRESS.COM

Atmosphere during the opening ceremony for the Sochi 2014 XXII Olympic Winter games in Sochi, Russia on February 7, 2014. Photo by Gouhier-Zabulon/ABACAPRESS.COM

Atmosphere during the opening ceremony for the Sochi 2014 XXII Olympic Winter games in Sochi, Russia on February 7, 2014. Photo by Gouhier-Zabulon/ABACAPRESS.COM

Atmosphere during the opening ceremony for the Sochi 2014 XXII Olympic Winter games in Sochi, Russia on February 7, 2014. Photo by Gouhier-Zabulon/ABACAPRESS.COM

Atmosphere during the opening ceremony for the Sochi 2014 XXII Olympic Winter games in Sochi, Russia on February 7, 2014. Photo by Gouhier-Zabulon/ABACAPRESS.COM

Atmosphere during the opening ceremony for the Sochi 2014 XXII Olympic Winter games in Sochi, Russia on February 7, 2014. Photo by Gouhier-Zabulon/ABACAPRESS.COM

Atmosphere during the opening ceremony for the Sochi 2014 XXII Olympic Winter games in Sochi, Russia on February 7, 2014. Photo by Gouhier-Zabulon/ABACAPRESS.COM

Atmosphere during the opening ceremony for the Sochi 2014 XXII Olympic Winter games in Sochi, Russia on February 7, 2014. Photo by Gouhier-Zabulon/ABACAPRESS.COM

Atmosphere during the opening ceremony for the Sochi 2014 XXII Olympic Winter games in Sochi, Russia on February 7, 2014. Photo by Gouhier-Zabulon/ABACAPRESS.COM

Atmosphere during the opening ceremony for the Sochi 2014 XXII Olympic Winter games in Sochi, Russia on February 7, 2014. Photo by Gouhier-Zabulon/ABACAPRESS.COM

Atmosphere during the opening ceremony for the Sochi 2014 XXII Olympic Winter games in Sochi, Russia on February 7, 2014. Photo by Gouhier-Zabulon/ABACAPRESS.COM

Atmosphere during the opening ceremony for the Sochi 2014 XXII Olympic Winter games in Sochi, Russia on February 7, 2014. Photo by Gouhier-Zabulon/ABACAPRESS.COM

Atmosphere during the opening ceremony for the Sochi 2014 XXII Olympic Winter games in Sochi, Russia on February 7, 2014. Photo by Gouhier-Zabulon/ABACAPRESS.COM

Atmosphere during the opening ceremony for the Sochi 2014 XXII Olympic Winter games in Sochi, Russia on February 7, 2014. Photo by Gouhier-Zabulon/ABACAPRESS.COM

Russian President Vladimir Putin during the opening ceremony for the Sochi 2014 XXII Olympic Winter games in Sochi, Russia on February 7, 2014. Photo by Gouhier-Zabulon/ABACAPRESS.COM

Atmosphere during the opening ceremony for the Sochi 2014 XXII Olympic Winter games in Sochi, Russia on February 7, 2014. Photo by Gouhier-Zabulon/ABACAPRESS.COM

Atmosphere during the opening ceremony for the Sochi 2014 XXII Olympic Winter games in Sochi, Russia on February 7, 2014. Photo by Gouhier-Zabulon/ABACAPRESS.COM

Atmosphere during the opening ceremony for the Sochi 2014 XXII Olympic Winter games in Sochi, Russia on February 7, 2014. Photo by Gouhier-Zabulon/ABACAPRESS.COM

Atmosphere during the opening ceremony for the Sochi 2014 XXII Olympic Winter games in Sochi, Russia on February 7, 2014. Photo by Gouhier-Zabulon/ABACAPRESS.COM

Atmosphere during the opening ceremony for the Sochi 2014 XXII Olympic Winter games in Sochi, Russia on February 7, 2014. Photo by Gouhier-Zabulon/ABACAPRESS.COM

Atmosphere during the opening ceremony for the Sochi 2014 XXII Olympic Winter games in Sochi, Russia on February 7, 2014. Photo by Gouhier-Zabulon/ABACAPRESS.COM

Russia's President Vladimir Putin (R) and International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach attend the Opening Ceremony of the Sochi Winter Olympics at the Fisht Olympic Stadium on February 7, 2014 in Sochi. AFP PHOTO / ANDREJ ISAKOVIC

Russia's President Vladimir Putin (R) and International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach (L) wave during the Opening Ceremony of the Sochi Winter Olympics at the Fisht Olympic Stadium on February 7, 2014 in Sochi. AFP PHOTO / ALBERTO PIZZOLI

Russian policemen patrol one of the entrances to the Fisht Olympic Stadium where the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics will be held, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014, in Sochi, Russia. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E)

Ekaterina Sazonova, 28, holds a Russian flag while waiting to watch the live broadcast of the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014, in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Fireworks are seen over Olympic Park during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Fireworks are seen over Olympic Park during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Russian President Vladimir Putin, second from right, International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach, centre, and United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, third from left, attend the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

The flag of Russia is raised during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014. (AP Photo/Ivan Sekretarev)

Mario Strecher of Austria carries the national flag as he leads the team during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

A Russian child yawns while others wave the national flag as the national anthem is being played during the live telecast of the 2014 Winter Olympics opening ceremony, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014, in downtown Sochi, Russia. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E)

Tucker Murphy of Bermuda carries the national flag as he leads the team during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Russian families gather and wave their national flag during the national anthem as they watch the live telecast of the 2014 Winter Olympics opening ceremony, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014, in downtown Sochi, Russia. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E)

A Russian child yawns while others wave the national flag as the Russian national anthem is played during the live telecast of the 2014 Winter Olympics opening ceremony, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014, in downtown Sochi, Russia. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E), APTOPIX

Alex Pullin of Australia carries the national flag as he leads the team during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)

Hayley Wickenheiser of Canada carries the national flag as she leads the team during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Jaqueline Mourao of Brazil carries the national flag as she leads the team during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Jaqueline Mourao of Brazil carries the national flag as she leads the team during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Armin Zoeggeler of Italy carries the national flag as he leads the team during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Jaqueline Mourao of Brazil carries the national flag as she leads the team during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)

Antonio Pardo of Venezuela carries the national flag as he leads the team during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Armin Zoeggeler of Italy carries the national flag as he leads the team during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Hayley Wickenheiser of Canada carries the national flag as she leads the team during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Hayley Wickenheiser of Canada carries the national flag as she leads the team during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Peter Crooks of the British Virgin Islands holds his country's national flag and enters with his team during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Great Britain arrives during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014. (AP Photo/Ivan Sekretarev)

Jon Eley of Britain carries his countries flag during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

Athletes from Germany arrives during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014. (AP Photo/Ivan Sekretarev)

Members of the Chinese team wave Russian and Chinese flags as they arrive during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Members of the Chinese team wave Russian and Chinese flags as they arrive during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Tong Jian of China carries the national flag as he leads the team during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Members of the Chinese team wave Russian and Chinese flags as they arrive during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Alexander Zubkov of Russia carries his country flag as the team arrives during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014. (AP Photo/Ivan Sekretarev)

Todd Lodwick of the United States carries the national flag as he leads his team into the stadium during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Alper Ucar of Turkey waves the national flag as he leads his team into the stadium during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

Members of the Russian team enter the stadium during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Simon Ammann of Switzerland holds his national flag and enters the arena with teammates during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Simon Ammann of Switzerland holds his national flag and enters the arena with teammates during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Artists perform during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)

Artists perform during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Actors perform during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip )

The Russian flag waves over the stadium during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014. (AP Photo/Ivan Sekretarev)

Artists perform during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

A view of the stadium during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

Artists perform during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014. (AP Photo/Ivan Sekretarev)

Artists perform during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Artists perform during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)

Spectators wave the Russian flag during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Russian President Vladimir Putin, second from right, sits next to United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014. (AP Photo/Ivan Sekretarev)

Actors perform during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip )

Artists perform during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

A spectator takes a video of the opening ceremony on her mobile phone at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Artists perform during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

An artist performs during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

The colors of the russian flag are projected during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Artists perform during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Artists perform during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Artists perform during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014. (AP Photo/Ivan Sekretarev)

Artists perform during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Actors perform during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip )

Spectators wave the Russian flag during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel), APTOPIX

Artists perform during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

The Olympic flag is raised during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Prince Albert II of Monaco and his wife Charlene wave from the presidential tribune during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014. (AP Photo/Lionel Bonaventure, Pool)

The Olympic flag flies during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip )

The Olympic flag is raised during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

The Olympic and Russian flags fly during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Artists perform during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)

The Olympic flag is carried during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Artists perform during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014. (AP Photo/Ivan Sekretarev)

The Olympic flag is carried during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

The Olympic flag is carried during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Artists perform during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)

Artists perform during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)

Performers wearing illuminated suits create the Russian flag during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)

A military choir performs during the Opening Ceremony of the Sochi Winter Olympics at the Fisht Olympic Stadium on February 7, 2014 in Sochi. AFP PHOTO / DAMIEN MEYER

A military choir performs during the Opening Ceremony of the Sochi Winter Olympics at the Fisht Olympic Stadium on February 7, 2014 in Sochi. AFP PHOTO / ADRIAN DENNIS

A military choir performs during the Opening Ceremony of the Sochi Winter Olympics at the Fisht Olympic Stadium on February 7, 2014 in Sochi. AFP PHOTO / DAMIEN MEYER

Performers take the field during the Opening Ceremony of the Sochi Winter Olympics at the Fisht Olympic Stadium on February 7, 2014 in Sochi. AFP PHOTO / DAMIEN MEYER

The Olympic rings are presented during the Opening Ceremony of the Sochi Winter Olympics at the Fisht Olympic Stadium on February 7, 2014 in Sochi. AFP PHOTO / ADRIAN DENNIS

Geometric figures are readied to be opened into the Olympic rings as performers sing during the Opening Ceremony of the Sochi Winter Olympics at the Fisht Olympic Stadium on February 7, 2014 in Sochi. AFP PHOTO / ADRIAN DENNIS

Geometric figures are readied to be opened into the Olympic rings as performers sing during the Opening Ceremony of the Sochi Winter Olympics at the Fisht Olympic Stadium on February 7, 2014 in Sochi. AFP PHOTO / ADRIAN DENNIS

Performers sing as the Olympic rings are presented during the Opening Ceremony of the Sochi Winter Olympics at the Fisht Olympic Stadium on February 7, 2014 in Sochi. AFP PHOTO / YURI KADOBNOV

Azerbaijan's flag bearer, alpine skier Patrick Brachner leads his delegation during the Opening Ceremony of the Sochi Winter Olympics at the Fisht Olympic Stadium on February 7, 2014 in Sochi. AFP PHOTO / DAMIEN MEYER

Austria's delegation parades during the Opening Ceremony of the Sochi Winter Olympics at the Fisht Olympic Stadium on February 7, 2014 in Sochi. AFP PHOTO / ANDREJ ISAKOVIC

Azerbaijan's flag bearer, alpine skier Patrick Brachner leads his delegation during the Opening Ceremony of the Sochi Winter Olympics at the Fisht Olympic Stadium on February 7, 2014 in Sochi. AFP PHOTO / ANDREJ ISAKOVIC

Albania's flag bearer, alpine skier Erjon Tola leads his national delegation during the Opening Ceremony of the Sochi Winter Olympics at the Fisht Olympic Stadium on February 7, 2014 in Sochi. AFP PHOTO / ANDREJ ISAKOVIC

Albania's flag bearer, alpine skier Erjon Tola leads his national delegation during the Opening Ceremony of the Sochi Winter Olympics at the Fisht Olympic Stadium on February 7, 2014 in Sochi. AFP PHOTO / ANDREJ ISAKOVIC

Andorra's flag bearer, alpine skier Mireia Gutierrez leads her national delegation during the Opening Ceremony of the Sochi Winter Olympics at the Fisht Olympic Stadium on February 7, 2014 in Sochi. AFP PHOTO / ANDREJ ISAKOVIC

Brazil's flag bearer, biathlete Jaqueline Mourao leads her delegation during the Opening Ceremony of the Sochi Winter Olympics at the Fisht Olympic Stadium on February 7, 2014 in Sochi. AFP PHOTO / ADRIAN DENNIS

Argentina's flag bearer, alpine skier Cristian Simari Birkner leads his national delegation during the Opening Ceremony of the Sochi Winter Olympics at the Fisht Olympic Stadium on February 7, 2014 in Sochi. AFP PHOTO / ANDREJ ISAKOVIC

Armenia's flag bearer, cross-country skier Sergey Mikayelyan leads his national delegation during the Opening Ceremony of the Sochi Winter Olympics at the Fisht Olympic Stadium on February 7, 2014 in Sochi. AFP PHOTO / ANDREJ ISAKOVIC

Bulgaria's flag bearer, alpine skier Maria Kirkova, leads her national delegation during the Opening Ceremony of the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics at the Fisht Olympic Stadium on February 7, 2014 in Sochi. AFP PHOTO / JOHN MACDOUGALL

Bulgaria's flag bearer, alpine skier Maria Kirkova, leads her national delegation during the Opening Ceremony of the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics at the Fisht Olympic Stadium on February 7, 2014 in Sochi. AFP PHOTO / ANDREJ ISAKOVIC

Bulgaria's flag bearer, alpine skier Maria Kirkova, leads her national delegation during the Opening Ceremony of the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics at the Fisht Olympic Stadium on February 7, 2014 in Sochi. AFP PHOTO / ANDREJ ISAKOVIC

Iran's flag bearer, alpine skier Hossein Saveh-Shemshaki, leads his delegation during the Opening Ceremony of the Sochi Winter Olympics at the Fisht Olympic Stadium on February 7, 2014 in Sochi. AFP PHOTO / DAMIEN MEYER

Bosnia and Herzegovina's flag bearer, alpine skier Zana Novakovic, leads her national delegation during the Opening Ceremony of the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics at the Fisht Olympic Stadium on February 7, 2014 in Sochi. AFP PHOTO / ANDREJ ISAKOVIC