During the Parade of Nations within the Rio de Janeiro 2016 Summer Olympics opening ceremony, athletes and officials from each participating country will parade in the Maracanã Stadium preceded by their flag and placard bearer. Each flag bearer has been chosen either by the nation’s National Olympic Committee or by the athletes themselves. In keeping with Olympic traditions, Greece will enter first, while Brazil, the host nation, will enter last. Other countries will enter in alphabetical order in the language of the host country

#Greece -Sofia Bekatorou-Sailing

#Russia- ­ Sergei Tetyukhin- volleyball captain

#Spain–Rafael- Tennis

#Argentina –Luis Scola-Basketball

#India –Abhinav Bindra-shooting

#Australia- Anna Meares- Cycling

#Sri Lanka-Anuradha Cooray-Athletics

#Vietnam-vu thanh an-fencing

#Thailand- Ratchanok Intanon-badminton

#Romania -Cătălina Ponor-Gymnastics

#Refugee Olympic Athletes -Yusra Mardini-Swimming

#Canada–Rosannagh MacLennan- Gymnastics

#Portugal-João Rodrigue-Sailing

#Poland -Karol Bielecki-Handball

#Mexico -Daniela Campuzano-Cycling

#Japan –  Keisuke Ushiro-Athletics

#Italy- Federica Pellegrini-Swimming

#Georgia-Avtandil Tchrikishvili-Judo

#France  -Teddy Riner-Judo

#Bangladesh-Siddikur Rahman-Golf

 

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