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RE: Amazing Facts.. (Garfield & Father's Day)
As Rio Olympics are not too far... :luv
Some Awesome Facts About Rio Olympics are-..
Rio 2016 will be the first time in Olympic history that a South American country has hosted the Games. The city won its bid in 2009, beating out Chicago, Madrid and Tokyo
The torch relay will began on
April 21 in the Games' birthplace —Olympia in Greece — before traveling across Brazil for more than 90 days and finishing in Rio on August 5
The opening and closing
ceremonies will be held in
Rio's Maracanã Stadium,
which boasts the world record for the most fans ever to attend a soccer game
Around 10,500 athletes from 206 countries are expected to take part in 17 days of the Olympiad, competing across 306 events.
The competition will take place in four different areas: Copacabana, whose world-famous beach will host beach volleyball; Barra, home to the Olympic Park; Deodoro, for aquatics, BMX, and equestrian centers; and Maracanã, which
features two large stadiums.
Rugby Sevens & Golf will be new games at the Rio Games,
The mascot for 2016 is "Vinicius," a yellow and blue creature representing Brazilian wildlife.
There are 7.5 million tickets,
with prices ranging from $40 for some swimming events to almost $3,000 for the best seats at the opening ceremony
Rio 2016: 16 Fun Facts About This Year Olympics - NBC News
As Rio Olympics are not too far... :luv
Some Awesome Facts About Rio Olympics are-..
Rio 2016 will be the first time in Olympic history that a South American country has hosted the Games. The city won its bid in 2009, beating out Chicago, Madrid and Tokyo
The torch relay will began on
April 21 in the Games' birthplace —Olympia in Greece — before traveling across Brazil for more than 90 days and finishing in Rio on August 5
The opening and closing
ceremonies will be held in
Rio's Maracanã Stadium,
which boasts the world record for the most fans ever to attend a soccer game
Around 10,500 athletes from 206 countries are expected to take part in 17 days of the Olympiad, competing across 306 events.
The competition will take place in four different areas: Copacabana, whose world-famous beach will host beach volleyball; Barra, home to the Olympic Park; Deodoro, for aquatics, BMX, and equestrian centers; and Maracanã, which
features two large stadiums.
Rugby Sevens & Golf will be new games at the Rio Games,
The mascot for 2016 is "Vinicius," a yellow and blue creature representing Brazilian wildlife.
There are 7.5 million tickets,
with prices ranging from $40 for some swimming events to almost $3,000 for the best seats at the opening ceremony
Rio 2016: 16 Fun Facts About This Year Olympics - NBC News
After some days I will again start sharing facts.. :luv
