We're officially underway

 The cauldron has been lit. Speeches have been made. The parade of nations were 92 nations long. The opening ceremony was pretty good, spread out through four locales.  The lighting of the cauldron was one of the neater ways of lighting.  The games have officially underway. Enjoy the next 16 days.

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