Rio Olympics 2016 - Opening ceremony
Written By Wion Web Desk
Published: Aug 06, 2016, 24:07 IST | Updated: Aug 06, 2016, 24:07 IST
Rio's glittering opening ceremony at the Maracana Olympic Stadium launches 17 days of sporting action in South America's first Olympics
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The Maracana Olympic Stadium during the opening ceremony as seen from the Mangueira favela.
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Performers take part in the 2016 Rio Olympics opening ceremony. Brazil has spent more than $10 billion on building?new infrastructure and preparing for the Games.
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President of the Brazilian Olympic Committee Carlos Arthur Nuzman speaks during opening ceremony, as IOC President Thomas Bach stands by.
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Refugee Olympic Athletes' team arrives for the opening ceremony.
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Secretary General Ban Ki-moon (L), IOC President Thomas Bach (C) and Brazil's interim President Michel Temer attend the opening ceremony.
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The opening ceremony started with fireworks and laser-lit choreography.
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Flagbearer Abhinav Bindra (IND) of India leads his contingent during the opening ceremony.
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