Philip Wilkinson, a spokesman for the Rio 2016 organizing committee, did not confirm the information, saying the identity of the person lighting the cauldron was supposed to be a surprise.
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Police used tear gas on Wednesday in further clashes as the torch was paraded through the streets of Rio.
The world’s largest sporting event comes to Brazil at a challenging time, in the midst of the country’s worst recession in at least a quarter century and an impeachment trial of a suspended president.
“The Olympics is a waste of time”. In the 33rd minute, Chinese goalkeeper Zhao Lina missed Marta’s freekick, and Brazilian defender Monica broke the deadlock through a header in chaos. Havelange stepped down as honorary president of Federation Internationale de Football Association in 2013 to avoid possible suspension for taking kickbacks. And according to USA TODAY Sports, the France – Colombia game on Wednesday logged just 6,847 attendees at Belo Horizonte – the stadium that filled upwards of 60,000 during the World Cup two years earlier.
Chileshe said though the country is sending a small number of athletes to the Olympics, the quality of athletes has greatly improved and that Zambia has a good chance of reaping medals. “The Games did not bring any benefits to Rio de Janeiro”, said waiter Adriano Souza, 25, lamenting the lack of public transportation to get around the sprawling, mountainous city.
The soccer in Sao Paulo saw a piece of Olympic history created by Canada. But Canada still prevented Australia from equalizing and captain Christine Sinclair added a second in the 78th.
Germany hammered Zimbabwe 6-1, with Melanie Behringer getting two goals for the Germans and Kudakwashe Basopo scoring Zimbabwe’s first goal at an global tournament.
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Mexico and Germany face off in men’s soccer on Thursday at Fonte Nova Arena in Salvador to begin Olympics group stage.
