Countdown for Rio 2016 starts with torch lighting at Ancient Olympia

A dancer dressed as priestesses lights the Olympic flame with a parabolic mirror during the ceremonial lighting of the Olympic flame in Ancient Olympia, Greece. (AP Photo)

Updated on: Apr 22, 2016 5:57 PM IST

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A dancer dressed as priestesses lights the Olympic flame with a parabolic mirror during the ceremonial lighting of the Olympic flame in Ancient Olympia, Greece. (AP Photo)

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A general view of the Olympic flame lighting ceremony for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. (Reuters Photo)

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Olympic flame first torch bearer, Greek gymnast Eleftherios Petrounias (R) passes the torch to second bearer, former volleyball player Giovane Gavio from Brazil. (REUTERS Photo)

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Olympic flame first torch bearer, Greek gymnast Eleftherios Petrounias (R) passes the torch to second bearer, former volleyball player Giovane Gavio from Brazil. (REUTERS Photo)

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Priestesses including Greek actress Katerina Lehou (R) attend the Olympic flame lighting ceremony for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. (Reuters Photo)

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Priestesses attend the Olympic flame lighting ceremony for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games inside the ancient Olympic Stadium on the site of ancient Olympia, Greece. (Reuters Photo)

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Priestesses attend the Olympic flame lighting ceremony for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. (REUTERS Photo)

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Greek gymnast Eleftherios Petrounias carries a torch with the Olympic flame during the ceremonial lighting of the Olympic flame in Ancient Olympia, Greece. (AP Photo)

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Dancers dressed as priestesses hold the Olympic flame during the ceremonial lighting of the Olympic flame in Ancient Olympia, Greece. (AP Photo)

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Dancers dressed as priestesses display the Olympic flame during the ceremonial lighting. (AP Photo)