From August 5th, 20 16 to August 5th, 2 1 2008, Rio de Janeiro ushered in the Summer Olympic Games of 3 1 2008, which was the first time that South America hosted the Olympic Games and the second time that Brazil hosted the Olympic Games. There are 1 1238 athletes from 206 countries and regions in the Olympic Games. * * * There are 28 major events and 306 minor events, lasting 17 days. This grand event not only attracted the attention of hundreds of millions of audiences around the world, but also became a stage for athletes from all over the world to show their strength and pursue honor.

Opening ceremony: carnival of Brazilian culture

20 16 On the evening of August 5th, an opening ceremony with the theme of "Dream" officially kicked off at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro. This opening ceremony is full of Brazilian characteristics and South American cultural elements, showing the enthusiasm and heroism of the Brazilian people. Brazilian President dilma rousseff announced the official opening of the Rio Olympic Games at the opening ceremony. Subsequently, teams of athletes from all over the world entered the stadium one after another to display their national flags and distinctive costumes.

Wonderful moment: a game worth remembering

In this Olympic Games, athletes from all over the world showed excellent competitive level, and many competitions produced unforgettable moments. In track and field events, Jamaican Bolt won the men's 100 m, 200 m and 4x 100 relay for the third time in a row, becoming a legend in track and field. In swimming, Phelps of the United States won many gold medals again and became one of the most successful athletes in Olympic history. In addition, China's Sue, Zhang Shuai, Sun Yang and others have also made outstanding achievements in their respective projects.

Closing ceremony: bid farewell to Brazil and welcome Tokyo.

On the evening of August 2 1, 2065438, a closing ceremony with the theme of "gratitude, peace and hope" came to an end at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro. At the closing ceremony, IOC President Bach announced the official end of the Rio Olympic Games and handed over the Olympic flag to representatives of the Tokyo Olympic Organizing Committee, heralding the arrival of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. At the closing ceremony, teams from all over the world also entered the stadium to celebrate the end of this historic event.