Local youngsters become familiar with the Olympic Rings before the Games begin ©Getty Images


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Athletes from Uruguay, Ukraine and Iraq attend a welcome ceremony in the Athletes' Village ©Getty Images
Athletes from Uruguay, Ukraine and Iraq attend a welcome ceremony in the Athletes' Village ©Getty Images


Local children enjoy a replica medals podium in Rio de Janeiro ©Getty Images
Local children enjoy a replica medals podium in Rio de Janeiro ©Getty Images


IOC President Thomas Bach spoke at a first press conference of Rio 2016 ©Getty Images
IOC President Thomas Bach spoke at a first press conference of Rio 2016 ©Getty Images


Brazilian interim President Michel Temer has attended the long-awaited launch of the line four subway extension ©Getty Images
Brazilian interim President Michel Temer has attended the long-awaited launch of the line four subway extension ©Getty Images


Australian Flagbearer Anna Meares training at the newly completed velodrome ©Getty Images
Australian Flagbearer Anna Meares training at the newly completed velodrome ©Getty Images


Another venue which has faced challenges was used today in the form of the Marina de Gloria for sailing ©Getty Images
Another venue which has faced challenges was used today in the form of the Marina de Gloria for sailing ©Getty Images


Workers clean seats inside one of the Rio 2016 Youth Arena ©Getty Images
Workers clean seats inside one of the Rio 2016 Youth Arena ©Getty Images


Copacabana Beach should have one of the best atmospheres of any Rio 2016 venue hub ©Getty Images
Copacabana Beach should have one of the best atmospheres of any Rio 2016 venue hub ©Getty Images


Political protests have taken place today in Sao Paulo, a Rio 2016 football host city ©Getty Images
Political protests have taken place today in Sao Paulo, a Rio 2016 football host city ©Getty Images