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Friday, February 9, 2018

These countries had the smallest delegations at the Winter Olympics

[winter olympics opening ceremony teams with the smallest delegations Ghana athletes and flag ]Matthias Hangst / Getty Although the Winter Olympics officially began Wednesday, the three week event kicked off Friday morning (Friday evening in Pyeongchang, South Korea) with the Olympic opening ceremony.  During the Parade of Nations, some countries walked with a huge crew consisting of of athletes, coaches, and supporters — otherwise known as delegations. While some delegations ran in the triple digits, others had a smaller showing, which often means a small team.  Here are the countries with the smallest teams at the Winter Games.  GREECE: 4 Ronald Martinez / Getty _Source: __Olympics_ GHANA: 1 Matthias Hangst / Getty _Source: __Olympics_ NIGERIA: 3 Harry How / Getty Akuoma Omeoga and Moriam Seun Adigun will compete in bobsleigh, while Simidele Adeagbo will take part in the skeleton.  _Source: Olympics_ SEE THE REST OF THE STORY AT BUSINESS INSIDER SEE ALSO: * Meet the 46 sets of siblings who are competing in the Winter Olympics together * 7 things you can do to be a better roommate * We tried 7 new flavors Ben & Jerry’s just launched — and we couldn't get enough


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