At Maracanã stadium to Rio de Janeiro the ceremonial opening of the XXXI summer Olympic Games took place. 12 thousand athletes from 207 states passed through the arena during parade of athletes.
Olympic flame were lit by the Brazilian marathoner Vanderlya Province of Lima. It was initially planned that it will be made by the Brazilian combined Pelé's former football player. However he declared that will not be able to be present at the opening ceremony of Games on a state of health. After that were suggested that fire will be lit by the former Brazilian tennis player Gustavo Kuerten.
during Games athletes will play 306 sets of medals in 28 sports.
the Olympic Games in Brazil will come to the end with p on August 21.