Heiberg told France's AFP news service that Chinese officials responded to his request with laughter.
Red Army at Opening Ceremony
Olympics Committee Member Tells Red Army to 'Smile'
From Buck Wolf, About.com
Stone-faced Chinese soldiers are scary, at least to Norwegian IOC member Gerhard Heiberg, who told Chinese officials that soldiers need to "smile more."
Red Army at Beijing Olympics Opening Ceremony
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