London Olympic Handover Party in Beijing in 2008

The video captures a significant moment where the Olympic flag is passed from the Mayor of Beijing to the Mayor of London, marking London as the host city for the 2012 Olympic Games. The event includes introductions and welcomes from key figures such as the President of the International Olympic Committee, Jacques Rogge, and British officials like Boris Johnson and Tessa Zhao. The video concludes with acknowledgments of other dignitaries present.

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