What to Expect at the Olympic Opening Ceremonies, From the Man Behind Them

The New York Times | Feb. 6, 2026, 4:27 a.m. | Original
Marco Balich has helped design grand spectacles at more than half a dozen Olympics. On Friday, he’ll do it again, on home turf in Italy.
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