Rio kicks off 2016 Olympics Reuters Saturday, August 06, 2016 06:15 Email Print RELATED NEWS Tourists upbeat about Rio Games despite rash of concerns Rio puts finishing touches to Olympic Park IOC warned Rio on construction contracts five years ago: documents Fireworks light up the night sky above Rio's Maracana stadium during the Opening Ceremony spectacle to kick off the Summer 2016 games after months of controversy. More : 2016 Olympics Rio Maracana stadium
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