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The excitement is at its peak for the people of
Brazil who have been welcoming athletes, fans and tourists to experience the
spirit of the Olympics in Rio.
This year's Olympic organizers are expecting over
five billion people from all corners of the world to watch some part of the Rio
Olympics during its 17 days course.
Starting on August 5, 8pm Rio time, this is midnight
on August 6 in Nigeria (Rio is four hours behind GMT); the opening ceremony
will be held at the Rio's Maracana Stadium.
Olympic opening ceremonies are events to live for,
the opening ceremony of the Beijing Games of 2008 paint a masterpiece of
Majesty. Against the odds the London Games of 2012 was a spectacular sight, it
featured a stand-in for Queen Elizabeth II parachuting into the Olympic Stadium
and acts from David Beckham in a speed boat, James Bond, Mr. Bean and the Queen
of England.
For travelers in Nigeria unable to snuggle up on
their Sofa at home, here are some top tips on how to enjoy the Olympic events
and get in the Samba groove while on a trip.
In your hotel
room
You might intend watching the Olympics when you
settle down in your hotel room. Things might go as planned if you booked 4 star
or Luxury hotels like the Oriental hotel, Sheraton
hotel Lagos or Golden Tulip Festac. These luxury hotels offer the best
experience and good satellite Television is just a glimpse of it.
However, if you are booking a cheap hotel you
might want to read on.
The Place, Lagos
The place features the best of popular sports and
events. Located around Alagomeji bus stop in the mainland area of Lagos
The place has a serene relaxation environment and
hosts a selection of entertainment events, live music and karaoke competitions.
Naijabet Hub
Naijabet has a chain of viewing centers in Lagos,
their hub after Yaba market is a convenient place to enjoy the Olympics. This
popular sports betting center features a variety of events on flat screen Televisions.
Bar 37
Bar 37 offers coverage of all major sporting events
on TV screens, it has a serene relaxation environment and hosts a selection of
entertainment events, live music and concerts.
It's a place
can meet with lovers of sports; an arena that imbibes the spirit of the Olympics.
Live matches are aired round the clock.
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