The Olympics has begun and Pakistan’s team of 7 is ready to put everything at stake to win the gold! The Pakistani Olympics team consists of two swimmers, two shooters, two runners, and one Judoka.
Before we watch our squad give their performance of a lifetime, here are some dazzling moments, highlights and updates from the opening ceremony held this morning!
Let’s recap! Enjoy.
Ā The Rio Olympics opening ceremony kick started with mesmerizing fireworks!
Where are we again?
Impressive fireworks kick off the #Opening Ceremony#Rio2016 pic.twitter.com/M9WkTydtRa
— Be Inspired UK (@BeInspired_UK) August 5, 2016
In Pics | #RioOlympics #OpeningCeremony #Rio2016 #RioWithTOI pic.twitter.com/c8OXE7tFJc
— Times of India (@timesofindia) August 6, 2016
Watch highlights from the #RioOlympics2016 opening ceremony https://t.co/VSbSvBIG5B via BBChttps://t.co/pvd02wMZsJ
— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) August 6, 2016
PHOTOS: Check out these amazing photos from the opening ceremony of the #RioOlympics2016 https://t.co/xTpvVqW65J
— News 5 Cleveland (@WEWS) August 6, 2016
The most beautiful shot of the #Opening Ceremony so far RT @BenTavener: #Rio2016 #Olympics2016 pic.twitter.com/1jCf2jzd4A
— Alexander Smotrov (@aleksmot) August 5, 2016
The sizzling shirtless flagbearer has become quite the internet sensation.
it's our tradition to put oil when we wear our traditional attire for any celebration proud #tonga #Olympics2016 pic.twitter.com/wIa91N7GLr
— Sklyah Ann (@eveannadam) August 6, 2016
Mr #TongaFlagBearer has made a name for himself, but this FB comment is the winner for today! #Olympics2016 pic.twitter.com/zQ3zAgoze8
— Kapil (@KapilJekishan) August 6, 2016
Shirtless flagbearer becomes internet sensation at #RioOlympics: https://t.co/vKChh7Rleg pic.twitter.com/PpL98Y1HhR
— NBC Bay Area (@nbcbayarea) August 6, 2016
One of the best moments from the event was when ‘The model Gisselle Bundchen totally stole the show at the opening ceremony!’
Let the game beginš§š·š«#Rio2016 #OpeningCeremony #Olympics2016 #Brasil #giselebundchen ā¤ļøšš§š·š« pic.twitter.com/Z824O4PKaP
— AngĆ©lica ferrer (@angelicaferreir) August 6, 2016
Just #giselebundchen šš pic.twitter.com/wzXUiraR6c
— Jonas Brazili (@jonasbrazili) August 6, 2016
Good looking #GiseleBundchen shimmers at #Olympics Opening Ceremony in #Rio2016https://t.co/HfJHhJdFg5 via @DailyMailCeleb
— VIDEO2FONE (@VIDEO2FONE) August 6, 2016
#GiseleBundchen will b #ROBBED during #Olympic #opening #ceremony https://t.co/RKTU9VezS6 #Rio2016 #Olympic2016Stuff pic.twitter.com/9G4Ubno5Vq
— Bill D (@zeusFanHouse) August 1, 2016
Rio Olympics 2016:- Ghulam Mustafa Bashir, Flagbearer of Pakistan, leads his contingent during the opening ceremony. pic.twitter.com/jS7eUzuxCp
— The Brief (@thebriefintl) August 6, 2016
Opening Ceremony: Timings, Schedule & Details
Below is a summary ofĀ all details of the opening ceremony:
- The gates will officially open at Ā 4:30.pm
- The pre-show will conduct at 7:15.pm
- R$200(US$85) for category E-Tickets (only sold in Brazil) and R$4600(US$1949) for category A tickets
- 3 hour 40 minutes performance by Brazil’s finest performers will take place including names likeĀ Anitta, Gilberto Gil, Brazilian music legend Elza Soares, Caetano Veloso, Paulinho da Viola, Jorge Ben Jor and Luiz Melodia
- Fernando Meirelles of āCity of Godā fame will entertain with an artistic program
- Fashion Model Gisele Bundchen will walk the ramp to entertain with a fashion show representing Brazilian women also calledĀ Girl of Ipanema withĀ Paulo Jobim on piano
- Theme of 2016 Rio is ‘The Evolution of the People of Brazil’
- Legendary Brazilian Footballer Pele will be lighting the Olympic flame
- Greece athletes will lead the parade
- Nations will follow in alphabetical
- 6,000 volunteers trained byĀ Deborah Colker will perform
- Rio 2016 application is available to download on both Apple and Google PlayStore
- Shah Hussain Shah will host the flag for Pakistan
Opening Ceremony Date | August 5, 2016 (Friday) |
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Opening Ceremony Start Time | 20:00 BRT (UTCā3) |
US (EDT) 7:00 PM (Friday, August 5) | |
Canada (EDT) 7:00 PM (Friday, August 5) | |
Russia (MSK) 02:00 AM (Saturday, August 6) | |
India(IST) 4:30 AM (Saturday, August 6)
Pakistan 4Ā AM (Saturday, August 6) |
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UK (GMT) 12:00 AM (Midnight) | |
Australia 8:30 AM (Saturday, August 6) | |
Time Zone | (UTC-3) |
Venue | MaracanĆ£ Stadium, Rio de Janeiro |
Address | Av. Pres. Castelo Branco, s/n – MaracanĆ£, Rio de Janeiro – RJ, 20271-130, Brazil |
Phone | +55 800 062 7222 |
Capacity | 80,000 |
Ticket Cost | ā¬634.00 to ā¬2,850.00, $89-$2,000 |
Ticketing Website | https://www.tickets4summergames.com/ |
Channels Broadcasting | NBC at 7:30 PM ET, Bravo, CNBC, Golf Channel, MSNBC, NBC Sports Network(NBDSN), NBC UNIVERSO(Spanish language, USA Network |
Online Live Stream | NBCSports.com, LiveExtra, and www.Rio2016.com |
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The 31st Summer Olympics games will begin tomorrow, welcoming hundreds of athletes from countries all over the world. All top names from Brazil will be present at the grand opening ceremony some of them beingĀ Andrucha Waddington, Fernando Meirelles (City of God, The Constant Gardener) and Brazilian filmmaker Daniela Thomas.
Ceremony Protocol
- Head of State of the host country will be received at the entrance of the stadium by IOC President and the Organizing Committee President (OCOG)
- The parade of participants will then make their entrance, each delegation will carry their name board and will carry their respective flag in alphabetical order
- President of Organizing Committee will giveĀ a small opening statement and then will invite the IOC President
- The IOC President will then invite the Head of State to declare the games open, after a small statement the President will say “I declare open the Games of … (name of City) celebrating the … Olympiad of the modern era.”
- The Olympic anthem will be played and the Olympic flag will be raised
- The Olympic Torch will finally reach its last destination the Olympic cauldron
- The oath will be taken by a competitor from the host country holding a corner of the Olympic flag reciting “In the name of all the judges and officials, I promise that we shall officiate in these Olympic Games with complete impartiality, respecting and abiding by the rules which govern them, in the true spirit of sportsmanship.”
- National anthem of the host country will be played