Olympic Games kick off with opening ceremony in Rio – video highlights
by Guardian Staff from World news | The Guardian on (#1PNF1)
The Olympic Games opening ceremony takes place at the Maracani Stadium in Rio de Janeiro on Friday night. Former marathon runner Vanderlei Cordeiro de Lima lights the Olympic flame to cap the ceremony after performances showcasing the Amazon rainforest and athlete entrances
- Opening ceremony a mix of pared patriotism and climate concern
- Barney Ronay: ceremony a little muddled but unavoidably absorbing