Girly, that was the only thing I didn't like about this Olympics.
They did a 'flower ceremony' following each of the medal competitions, but saved the Medal Ceremony (with flags and national anthems) for an event each night, in the general plaza by the Olympic flame.
To me, standing in the venue, fresh off the 'win', watching the procession of flags being brought in and raised, medals given out, and national anthems played is what makes the Olympics so special - and not just another sports competition. I really, really missed it this time.
And will continue to miss it as I watch on TV for the rest of the week.
The 'flower ceremony' isn't the same!
"Two drifters off to see the world. There's such a lot of world to see. . ."