BEIJING - AUGUST 08: Atanas Nikolovski of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia carries his nations flag during the Opening Ceremony for the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics at the National Stadium on August 8, 2008 in Beijing, China.

Slalom canoer Atanas Nikolovski leads Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia's Olympic athletes in the Parade of Nations during the Beijing 2008 Opening Ceremonies. Marching with pride the Macedonia athletes carry the Olympic hope of their nation. Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia - Parade of Nations - Opening Ceremony - Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics