In Pictures: Rio before the games

With the 2016 Olympic Games starting tomorrow and the hype of the games in full swing, ST photojournalist Kevin Lim provides us with a glimpse of life of both locals and Team Singapore just before the games.

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Aug 04, 2016, 12:53 PM

Mr Low Teo Ping, chef de mission of Team Singapore, penning his well-wishes on a wall during the welcome ceremony at the Olympic Village in Rio de Janiero, Brazil, on August 2. ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM

Mr Low Teo Ping, chef de mission of Team Singapore, and Singapore athletes watch a performance by Brazilian dancers during the welcome ceremony at the Olympic Village on August 2. ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM

Locals playing foot-volleyball at the beach in Copacabana in Rio de Janiero, Brazil, on August 3. ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM

Visitors taking pictures in front of the Olympic rings at the beach in Copacabana in Rio de Janiero, Brazil, on August 3. ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM

Team Singapore sailor Colin Cheng posing for a photo at a wall depicting the scenery of Rio de Janeiro after the welcome ceremony at the Olympic Village on August 2.
ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM

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