[Video] Team Eritrea at Rio Olympics Opening Ceremony

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ELELELEL #TeamEritrea at #Rio2016! Proud of #Eritrea athletes, in country & #diaspora. Keep representing! pic.twitter.com/nBJwdMJ0Px #Eri

— Semhar (@Semhar) August 6, 2016

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The 2016 Olympic Games have officially kicked-off after Friday's Opening Ceremony held inside inside  Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro.

Eritrea was among the 200 countries that were walking the floor during the Parade of Nations  - a colorful celebration featuring athletes from around the world proudly representing their home nations..

Coach Yonas Zekarias ( Halabay) had the honor of being Eritrea's flag bearer at during the Parade of Nations.

This is Eritrea's 5th Olympic participation, with Zeresenay Tadesse winning the nation's first and only Medal at the 2004 Olympic games in Athens.

List of Eritrean athletes participating at the Olympics:

Daniel Teklehaimanot - Cycling - Road
Zersenay Tadese - Track & Field
Ghirmay Ghebreslassie  - Track & Field
Abrar Osman Adem - Track & Field
Nebiat Habtemariam - Track & Field
Nguse Tesfaldet - Track & Field
Amanuel Mesel - Track & Field
Goitom Kifle - Track & Field
Tewelde Estifanos - Track & Field
Hiskel Tewelde - Track & Field
Yemane Haileselassie - Track & Field
Tsegay Tuemay - Track & Field


Best wishes to all our Athletes!

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