Cameroon's team are welcomed into the Athletes' Village ©Getty Images

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Boxers training ahead of action getting underway ©Getty Images
Boxers training ahead of action getting underway ©Getty Images
Thomas Bach speaking at the Opening Ceremony of the IOC Session ©Getty Images
Thomas Bach speaking at the Opening Ceremony of the IOC Session ©Getty Images
Thomas Bach meeting Rio Mayor Eduardo Paes at the Opening Ceremony of the IOC Session ©Getty Images
Thomas Bach meeting Rio Mayor Eduardo Paes at the Opening Ceremony of the IOC Session ©Getty Images


Thomas Bach pictured alongside Carlos Nuzman during the Opening Ceremony ©Getty Images
Thomas Bach pictured alongside Carlos Nuzman during the Opening Ceremony ©Getty Images


Tennis superstar Rafael Nadal is one of the highest profile international sporting stars to have arrived in Rio ©Getty Images
Tennis superstar Rafael Nadal is one of the highest profile international sporting stars to have arrived in Rio ©Getty Images


Workers sweep the stands at the Future Arena handball venue ©Getty Images
Workers sweep the stands at the Future Arena handball venue ©Getty Images


A polluted canal in Barra de Tijuca shows how the Games has not completely changed the city ©Getty Images
A polluted canal in Barra de Tijuca shows how the Games has not completely changed the city ©Getty Images


Olympic Rings have been set-up around the city for people to pose next to ©Getty Images
Olympic Rings have been set-up around the city for people to pose next to ©Getty Images


Workmen in the Olympic Park wait for the arrival of the thousands of spectators ©Getty Images
Workmen in the Olympic Park wait for the arrival of the thousands of spectators ©Getty Images