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