Highlights of The Opening Ceremony of Rio Paralympics 2016
Category: Sports News
The 2016 Paralympic Games opened in Rio de Janeiro to a backdrop of colour, music and a powerful message of inclusivity.
Thousands of performers were involved either side of the two-hour
procession of competing countries at the Maracana on Wednesday.
The opening ceremony began with American Aaron “Wheelz” Fotheringham, in a wheelchair, jumping from a massive ramp from the Maracana stands and performing a back flip through a giant ring.
The Brazilian national anthem was played on the piano by Carlos Martin, whose right hand is severely disabled, before the parade of athletes.
One of the most striking parts of the ceremony was when bright lights
temporarily ‘blinded’ the crowd to try and show spectators the reality
Paralympic athletes face.
This forced them to rely on other senses such as hearing.
Finally the flame was lit in driving rain, in front of a cheering crowd.
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