Riot cops, samba, cheeky protester greet Olympic flameRIO DE JANEIRO: First came Coca-Cola, then the riot cops, then the Olympic flame, and finally the relay runner who pulled down his pants — this torch relay in Rio was never going to be dull. Fans tried to run alongside the torch and riot police held onto each other’s shoulders so they wouldn’t become separated. By the time the cavalcade arrived outside the Rio Museum of Art, there were hundreds of people lining the sidewalks. And they came in long lines on foot, wearing helmets and black armor as if headed to a riot, not a celebration. For many, unable to afford tickets, this would be the closest they got to the Olympic fiesta.

Source: Manila Times August 04, 2016 03:45 UTC