With the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympic Games just several hours away, let's take a look at the big names of the different National Olympic Committees.

These legends are going to carry their national flags during the parade of the 205 teams at the Olympic opening ceremony in Beijing's National Stadium.

Yao Ming, Chinese NBA basketball star, will carry the Chinese national flag at the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympic Games. Yao carried the flag four years ago in Athens. [Xinhua]