Let the Games begin

I just finished watching the opening ceremonies of the Olympics. Got to hand it to the Chinese - they did a wonderful job. Much better than I was expecting and much better than some of the previous ceremonies. In past events I found them to be way over the top. So much going on you couldn't take it all in. This was very organized and orderly and at the same time telling a story of the Chinese people and their culture. I can't wait to see how they handle the rest of the Olympic Games. One thing I did notice. In the past the athletes took an oath to compete fairley and honestly. I did not see that happen tonight. I wounder why?