The Buenos Aires 2018 Youth Olympic Games opened with a city centre Ceremony ©Buenos Aires 2018

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IOC President Thomas Bach was joined by Argentinian President Mauricio Macri at the Ceremony ©Getty Images
IOC President Thomas Bach was joined by Argentinian President Mauricio Macri at the Ceremony ©Getty Images
The Obelisco de Buenos Aires provided the backdrop for the Ceremony ©Getty Images
The Obelisco de Buenos Aires provided the backdrop for the Ceremony ©Getty Images
Olympic tradition was followed as Greece's flag entered the Ceremony first ©Getty Images
Olympic tradition was followed as Greece's flag entered the Ceremony first ©Getty Images
The biggest cheers came for the flag of hosts Argentina ©Getty Images
The biggest cheers came for the flag of hosts Argentina ©Getty Images
Performed conducted a display during the entrance of the Olympic Rings ©Getty Images
Performed conducted a display during the entrance of the Olympic Rings ©Getty Images
Argentina's tango traditions were shown during the Ceremony ©Buenos Aires 2018
Argentina's tango traditions were shown during the Ceremony ©Buenos Aires 2018
The Olympic Oath was taken by athletes, coaches and officials representatives ©Buenos Aires 2018
The Olympic Oath was taken by athletes, coaches and officials representatives ©Buenos Aires 2018
IOC President Thomas Bach claimed the Games would live with athletes for their whole lives ©Getty Images
IOC President Thomas Bach claimed the Games would live with athletes for their whole lives ©Getty Images
The lighting of the Olympic Cauldron brought the Ceremony to a close ©Getty Images
The lighting of the Olympic Cauldron brought the Ceremony to a close ©Getty Images