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Light and colours explode as Rio kicks off Olympic Games

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Updated On Aug 06, 2016 09:47 am IST
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Fireworks are set off during the opening ceremony for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (AP Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Fireworks are set off during the opening ceremony for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (AP Photo)

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Performers take part in the opening ceremony. (Reuters Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Performers take part in the opening ceremony. (Reuters Photo)

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Fireworks burst during the opening ceremony of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. (AFP Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Fireworks burst during the opening ceremony of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. (AFP Photo)

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Abhinav Bindra carries the flag of India during the opening ceremony for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. (AP Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Abhinav Bindra carries the flag of India during the opening ceremony for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. (AP Photo)

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Team Poland arrive during the opening ceremony for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (AP Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Team Poland arrive during the opening ceremony for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (AP Photo)

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US secretary of state John Kerry applauds the United States Olympic team during the opening ceremony for the Summer Games at Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro. (AP Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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US secretary of state John Kerry applauds the United States Olympic team during the opening ceremony for the Summer Games at Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro. (AP Photo)

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Artists perform during the opening ceremony of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro. (AFP Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Artists perform during the opening ceremony of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro. (AFP Photo)

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Britain's flag-bearer Andy Murray leads the delegation during the opening ceremony of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. (AFP Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Britain's flag-bearer Andy Murray leads the delegation during the opening ceremony of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. (AFP Photo)

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Fireworks are set off during the opening ceremony for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (AP Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Fireworks are set off during the opening ceremony for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (AP Photo)

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Fireworks explode during the opening ceremony of the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. (AP Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Fireworks explode during the opening ceremony of the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. (AP Photo)

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Denmark's Princess Mary (left) and her husband Crown Prince Frederik applaud during the opening ceremony. (AP Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Denmark's Princess Mary (left) and her husband Crown Prince Frederik applaud during the opening ceremony. (AP Photo)

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The Olympic flame burns in Maracana Stadium during the opening ceremony for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (AP Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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The Olympic flame burns in Maracana Stadium during the opening ceremony for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (AP Photo)

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The Aviator flies during the opening ceremony of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. (AFP Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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The Aviator flies during the opening ceremony of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. (AFP Photo)

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Artists perform on stage during the opening ceremony for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (AP Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Artists perform on stage during the opening ceremony for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (AP Photo)

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Dancers perform during the opening ceremony at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. (AP Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Dancers perform during the opening ceremony at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. (AP Photo)

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Athletes from China arrive in the stadium during the opening ceremony of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. (AFP Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Athletes from China arrive in the stadium during the opening ceremony of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. (AFP Photo)

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Pyrotechnics light up the sky during the opening ceremony for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (AP Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Pyrotechnics light up the sky during the opening ceremony for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (AP Photo)

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Fireworks explode above the Maracana stadium during the opening ceremony. (AP Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Fireworks explode above the Maracana stadium during the opening ceremony. (AP Photo)

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Fireworks explode above the stadium during the opening ceremony of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. (AFP Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Fireworks explode above the stadium during the opening ceremony of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. (AFP Photo)

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Fireworks are seen over Maracana Stadium during the opening ceremony at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (AP Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Fireworks are seen over Maracana Stadium during the opening ceremony at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (AP Photo)

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This picture shows an overview of the opening ceremony. (AFP Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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This picture shows an overview of the opening ceremony. (AFP Photo)

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Vanderlei Cordeiro de Lima prepares to light the Olympic flame during the opening ceremony. (Reuters Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Vanderlei Cordeiro de Lima prepares to light the Olympic flame during the opening ceremony. (Reuters Photo)

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This picture shows an overview during the opening ceremony of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro. (AFP Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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This picture shows an overview during the opening ceremony of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro. (AFP Photo)

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Brazilian marathoner Vanderlei de Lima lights the Olympic flame. (AP Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Brazilian marathoner Vanderlei de Lima lights the Olympic flame. (AP Photo)

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Fireworks explode over Maracana Stadium during the opening ceremony at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (AP Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Fireworks explode over Maracana Stadium during the opening ceremony at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (AP Photo)

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Fireworks explode during the opening ceremony. (Reuters Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Fireworks explode during the opening ceremony. (Reuters Photo)

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Vanderlei de Lima lights the Olympic flame during the Rio Olympics opening ceremony. (AP Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Vanderlei de Lima lights the Olympic flame during the Rio Olympics opening ceremony. (AP Photo)

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Spain's flag-bearer Rafael Nadal leads their delegation during the opening ceremony of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. (AFP Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Spain's flag-bearer Rafael Nadal leads their delegation during the opening ceremony of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. (AFP Photo)

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This picture shows an overview during the opening ceremony of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro. (AFP Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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This picture shows an overview during the opening ceremony of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro. (AFP Photo)

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A view of the Maracana stadium as Rio 2016 Olympic Games begin. (AFP Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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A view of the Maracana stadium as Rio 2016 Olympic Games begin. (AFP Photo)

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Fireworks explode above the stadium during the opening ceremony. (AFP Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Aug 06, 2016 09:47 am IST

Fireworks explode above the stadium during the opening ceremony. (AFP Photo)

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Fireworks explode over Maracana Stadium during the opening ceremony at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (AP Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Aug 06, 2016 09:47 am IST

Fireworks explode over Maracana Stadium during the opening ceremony at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (AP Photo)

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Flag-bearer Abhinav Bindra leads the Indian contingent during the opening ceremony for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (AP Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Aug 06, 2016 09:47 am IST

Flag-bearer Abhinav Bindra leads the Indian contingent during the opening ceremony for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (AP Photo)

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