Games open in Rio |
The 31st Olympiad was open in Rio after a stunning opening ceremony at the Maracana stadium. All 207 countries plus the refugee team walked at the Parade of Nations. As part of the tradition, Greece led the parade followed by other countries in alphabetical order in the Portuguese language. The refugee team was the second last to come and the last were host Brazil. Rio showcased the evolution of human life in Brazil alongwith with the arrival of Europeans and later the Asians. Then it moved to the complementary world. After the parade of nations, IOC president and chairman of the Olympic organising committee Nuzman addressed the gathering and later acting president of Brazil Michel Temer announced the Games open! India’s 119-member contingent, except male wrestlers, reached Rio in batches now got the 2016 Olympics feel before the games begun. It was debut for some, while, like Leander Paes, another one. There were few names missing from the opening ceremony because of their events the next day but they continued to cheer for their contingent from the Village.The likes of Sania Mirza, men’s and women’s hockey team were confined to the village but their social media handles were buzzing with activity.
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