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The 2016 Olympic Games commence in Rio de Janeiro with the opening ceremony at the Maracana Stadium. Athletes from 206 nations, including a Refugee Olympic Team, gather to compete in 28 sports, attracting a global audience of billions. Despite concerns about doping, the Zika virus, and infrastructure issues, the focus now shifts to the sporting events as the world comes together to celebrate athletic excellence and international unity.
Thursday, 4 August, 2016