Photos from the Rio 2016 Paralympics opening ceremony
The 2016 Paralympic Games opened this morning in Rio de Janeiro to a
backdrop of colour and music as thousands of performers were involved
either side of the two-hour procession of competing countries at the
Maracana.
The opening ceremony, though brilliant and colourful, was marred by a brief incident as Athletes supported Russia, banned from Games due to doping allegations, by carrying country’s flag during procession. More photos below...
The opening ceremony, though brilliant and colourful, was marred by a brief incident as Athletes supported Russia, banned from Games due to doping allegations, by carrying country’s flag during procession. More photos below...
Photo credit : @Paralympics / Reuters
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