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Where were the opening and closing ceremony of Rio 2016 held?
Maracanã Stadium
The opening ceremony of the 2016 Summer Olympics took place on the evening of Friday 5 August 2016 in the Maracanã Stadium, Rio de Janeiro, starting at 20:00 BRT (23:00 UTC).
When was the opening ceremony of the Rio Olympics 2016 held?
5 August 2016
On Friday 5 August 2016, the day of the Opening Ceremony of the Games of the XXXI Olympiad, the football competitions had already started. On 3 August at the Olympic Stadium, Sweden’s women had opened proceedings by beating their South African counterparts 1-0.
When did Rio Olympics start and end?
The 2016 Summer Olympics (Portuguese: Jogos Olímpicos de Verão de 2016), officially the Games of the XXXI Olympiad (Portuguese: Jogos da XXXI Olimpíada) and also known as Rio 2016, was an international multi-sport event held from 5 to 21 August 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, with preliminary events in some sports …
WHO declared the official closing of the 2016 Olympic?
Speeches by organising committee chairman Carlos Arthur Nuzman and IOC president Bach declared the Games closed, as he called them ‘Marvelous Olympic Games in The Marvelous City’.
How many days was Rio Olympics?
Check out our list of the major events throughout the 17-day competition — which officially ends on August 21 — and our guide on how to watch the games here.
Where will the 2016 Summer Olympic Games be held?
The 2016 Summer Olympic Games will be held from Aug. 5 to 21 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. All sports will be held across 33 different venues throughout the Barra, Copacabana, Deodoro and Maracanã regions of the city. Maracanã Stadium will be the site of the opening and closing ceremonies on Aug. 5 and 21.
Why the Rio 2016 Olympics?
The Rio 2016 Games provided the best possible environment for peak performances. Athletes enjoyed world-class facilities, including a superb village, all located in one of the world’s most beautiful cities, in a compact layout for maximum convenience.
Where can I find media related to the 2016 Summer Olympics?
Wikimedia Commons has media related to 2016 Summer Olympics. Wikivoyage has a travel guide for 2016 Summer Olympics. “Rio de Janeiro 2016”. Olympics.com. International Olympic Committee.
Where will the Olympics be held in Rio de Janeiro?
All sports will be held across 33 different venues throughout the Barra, Copacabana, Deodoro and Maracanã regions of the city. Maracanã Stadium will be the site of the opening and closing ceremonies on Aug. 5 and 21.