1. Rio de Janeiro has the world’s biggest carnival so the opening ceremony is bound to be mind-blowing.
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2. The Olympic venues are a thing of beauty.
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3. South African champions will be representing in Rio Olympics.
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4. It is the first time women will be kicking off Sevens rugby at the Olympics. The SA team will also be present.
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5. Skateboarding has been made an official Olympic sport.
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Catch the Olympics Opening ceremony on television on Saturday, 6 August 2016, at 1am or follow the action on Facebook or Twitter.
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