Bulgaria year 1988 stamps Olympic Games Calgary MNH full set

Bulgaria year 1988 stamps Olympic Games Calgary ☀ MNH (**) full set

The 1988 Winter Olympics were held in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. This was the first time the Winter Olympics were held in Canada and the second time they were held in North America (the first being Lake Placid, USA in 1932 and 1980). The games featured events such as skiing, ice hockey, figure skating, and bobsleigh, among others. Calgary is remembered for its successful organization of the games and for introducing several technological and organizational innovations, including the use of the first-ever electronic timing system in Olympic history. The opening and closing ceremonies were also widely praised for their creativity and cultural representation. Overall, the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary left a lasting legacy in both sporting and organizational terms.