Winter Olympic Games

History, symbols, protocol, anthem, flag and oath: the key points you need to know about the opening ceremonies of the Winter Games.

History, protocol and flag hand-over: the key points you need to know about the Olympic Games closing ceremonies.

Key facts and figures from every edition of the Olympic Winter Games, from Chamonix 1924 to Sochi 2014.

Main landmarks in the evolution of the sports programme at the Winter Games.