Olympics: Rio Games Opening Ceremony Starts
Muhammad Rameez Published August 06, 2016 | 11:03 AM
RIO DE JANEIRO,(APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 6th Augst,2016) - The Rio Olympics opening ceremony got under way at the iconic Maracana Stadium on Friday, kicking off a four-hour celebration to herald the 31st Olympiad. Dozens of heads of state were among a crowd of thousands as the ceremony started with fireworks and a dance by performers.
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