Rio Olympics kicks off

Rio Olympics kicks off

International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach addresses the opening ceremony of the Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games on Aug. 5, 2016. Noting that these are the first Games in South America, Bach said, "You have achieved in just seven years what generations before you could only dream of. You have transformed the wonderful city of Rio de Janeiro into a modern metropolis and made it even more beautiful." (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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