Vibrant opening to Rio Games

Published : Aug 06, 2016 09:31 IST

Ace shooter Abhinav Bindra leads the Indian contingent at the Rio Olympics.

Indian athletes at the opening ceremony of Rio Olympics.

Indian athletes wave the country's flag during the opening ceremony.

The Rio 2016 opening ceremony gets underway at the Maracana Stadium.

The Brazilian flag during the Rio 2016 opening ceremony.

Dancers perform during the geometrization segment of the opening ceremony of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

Rose Lokonyen Nathike carries the flag of Refugee Olympic Team during the opening ceremony.

Andy Murray leading the Great Britain contingent in the opening ceremony of Rio 2016.

Michael Phelps leading the USA contingent in the opening ceremony of Rio 2016.

The Olympic Cauldron is lit by the final torch bearer and former marathon runner Vanderlei Cordeiro de Lima.

The Olympic Rings are formed during the Opening Ceremony of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at Maracana Stadium.

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Ace shooter Abhinav Bindra leads the Indian contingent at the Rio Olympics.
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