The 31st Olympiad officially begun in Rio last night with a festival of colour and wonder. Olympic opening ceremonies are always as festival, and it was always going to be quite a spectacle in Rio as the athletes were presented to the world.
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Brazil put on a great show, and the athletes looked like they enjoyed it with wonder and awe. Sportsfile were there to take photos, and here are 25 of the very best ones, from inside the stadium, outside, of the athletes, and the wonderment that was going on.
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