A summer of corruption scandals, economic downturn and Zika virus blues has finally given way to a much healthier warmth and heated competition of talents and skills with the start of 2016 Olympics in Rio di Janeiro.
Thousands of athletes from around the world converged on the Brazilian city to test their mettle with a call for peace in the troubled world.
A glittering opening of 2016 Rio Olympics ceremony beamed to millions around the world on TV and digital devices cheered sports lovers for exciting contests over the next few weeks.
A special feature of the Olympics is participation of a Refugee Athletes Team, representing hopes and aspirations of the suffering humanity – caught in wars and unable to take part in the sporting events.
Shooter Ginny Thrasher became the first gold medalist for America at the Rio Olympics, winning women’s 10-meter air rifle event.
The 19-year-old shooter beat silver medalist Du Li of China in the final round in an upset win.
