8 Highlights You Missed Out On At The 2016 Rio Opening Ceremony
Start writing a post
Sports

8 Highlights You Missed Out On At The 2016 Rio Opening Ceremony

Don't fall behind on your Olympic news.

15
8 Highlights You Missed Out On At The 2016 Rio Opening Ceremony
Bustle

http://edition.cnn.com/2016/08/05/sport/opening-ce...Forgot to watch the 2016 Rio Opening Ceremony last night? Or were you too busy?

Fret not, here are the top eight things you missed out on!

1. An awesome countdown

The Olympic ceremony started with a countdown from 10 to 0 in Portuguese. Dancers dressed in silver bodysuits used silver floats to showcase a choreographed countdown.

2. Fireworks!

After the countdown, the opening ceremony started off with a bang!

3. Gisele Bundchen walks a runway at the opening.

Model Gisele performed a cat walk to Girl from Ipanema.

4. Dancers perform a historical interpretation of Brazil’s history

Indigenous descendants performed a dance which told a compelling story about the history of Brazil and how it came to be.

5. Greece leads the march

As is tradition, Greece was the first team to enter the Maracana Stadium.

6. The marching of 207 national teams

207 teams from different countries all over the world come together in Rio to compete for medals.

7. The marching of refugee athletes

The first ever refugee team to compete in the Olympics. They were given a warm welcome by the crowd. The refugees’ stories on how they got to where they are today is unbelievable. Looking forward to watching them compete!

8. The Olympic Cauldron being lit

Three time champion of the French Open, Gustavo Kuerten entered the stadium with a lit torch. He then handed the torch to Hortencia Marcari, a female basketball player. But, it wasn’t over yet. She passed the torch to Vanderlei de Lima, a marathon runner.

With the torch in de Lima’s hand, he walked up the steps to light the Rio 2016 Cauldron!

The 2016 Rio Olympics have begun!

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Golden retriever sat on the sand with ocean in the background
Photo by Justin Aikin on Unsplash

Anyone who knows me knows how much I adore my dog. I am constantly talking about my love for her. I attribute many of my dog's amazing qualities to her breed. She is a purebred Golden Retriever, and because of this I am a self-proclaimed expert on why these are the best pets a family could have. Here are 11 reasons why Goldens are the undisputed best dog breed in the world.

Keep Reading...Show less
Featured

Boyfriend's Christmas Wishlist: 23 Best Gift Ideas for Her

Here are the gifts I would like to ask my boyfriend for to make this season unforgettable.

87170
Young woman opening a Christmas gift

Recently, an article on Total Sorority Move called 23 Things My Boyfriend Better Not Get Me For Christmas, was going around on social media. I hope the author of this was kidding or using digital sarcasm, but I am still repulsed and shocked by the lack of appreciation throughout this article. I would like to represent the girlfriends out there who disagree with her standpoint -- the girlfriends who would be more than happy to receive any of these gifts from their boyfriends.

Keep Reading...Show less
Two teenage girls smiling

The 2000s were a time that many young adults today can look back on, joyfully reminisce and somewhat cringe at the trends and the fads that we all used to love and adore. Here's a list of things from the golden 2000s that will have one feeling nostalgic about all of those times.

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

7 Types Of Students You Will Meet In College

You wish you could be #5, but you know you're probably a #6.

9126
cool group of lazy college students in class
StableDiffusion

There are thousands of universities around the world, and each school boasts its own traditions and slogans. Some schools pride themselves on sports, while others emphasize their research facilities. While there is a myriad of differences among each and every school, there will always these seven types of students in class.

Keep Reading...Show less
woman in white tank top and orange jacket holding a bible
Photo by Joel Muniz on Unsplash

Life is hard. There is no surprise there. It’s confusing and scary and hectic, but there are some amazing qualities, too. Sometimes you feel alone and don’t know what to do. School gets in the way of what you want to do or you’re dropping friends you thought you trusted. Everyone has their moments. Everyone has felt in the lowest place and couldn’t find the strength to get back up. But I want to help with that. Here are 10 Bible verses I hope will brighten your day, or at least make you feel stronger and happier.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments