The Rio 2016 opening ceremony will be at the world famous football (soccer) Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro on August 5, 2016.
SINGAPORE: Twenty-four athletes are likely to represent Team Singapore at the Rio de Janeiro 2016 Olympic Games, one more than the 23-strong contingent at the London 2012 Games, the Singapore National Olympic Council (SNOC) said on Tuesday (May 31).
The SNOC selection committee, chaired by Minister for Social and Family Development Tan Chuan-Jin, confirmed that 21 athletes have earned quota spots through their respective sports' Olympic qualification processes.
"Sports such as swimming, sailing and shooting have done well in qualifications, setting a record number of athletes qualifying on merit for these sports,” said Mr Low.
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no ping pong medal for us this year............
ping pong lost to jap
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