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Olympics begin with a bang

A view of the lit Olympic Cauldron and fireworks during the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium July 27, 2012. PHOTO: REUTERS

A view of the lit Olympic Cauldron and fireworks during the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium July 27, 2012. PHOTO: REUTERS

A view of the lit Olympic Cauldron and fireworks during the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium July 27, 2012. PHOTO: REUTERS

The Olympic cauldron is seen alight during the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium July 27, 2012. PHOTO: REUTERS

Fireworks explode after the Olympic cauldron was lit during the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games. PHOTO: REUTERS

Flags of participating countries are seen during the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games. PHOTO: REUTERS

A performer wearing wings on a bicycle is lifted into the air in the arena during the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium July 27, 2012. PHOTO: REUTERS

Performers wearing wings cycle in the arena during the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium July 27, 2012. PHOTO: REUTERS

Britain's Queen Elizabeth officially opens the London 2012 Olympic Games during the opening ceremony at the Olympic Stadium July 27, 2012. PHOTO: REUTERS

Athletes watch as fireworks explode during the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games. PHOTO: REUTERS

Britain's Steve Redgrave passes on the carries the Olympic Flame to one of the final torch bearers during the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games July 27, 2012. PHOTO: REUTERS

The final seven torchbearers light the Olympic cauldron during the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium July 27, 2012. PHOTO: REUTERS

Musician Paul McCartney performs during the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium July 27, 2012. PHOTO: REUTERS

Pakistan's flag bearer Sohail Abbas holds the national flag as he leads the contingent in the athletes parade during the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium July 27, 2012. PHOTO: REUTERS

Pakistan's flag bearer Sohail Abbas holds the national flag as he leads the contingent in the athletes parade during the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium July 27, 2012. PHOTO: REUTERS

Pakistan's flag bearer Sohail Abbas (R) holds the national flag as he leads the contingent in the athletes parade during the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium July 27, 2012. PHOTO: REUTERS

Members of China's contingent wave as they take part in the athletes parade during the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium July 27, 2012. PHOTO: REUTERS

Members of the U.S. and the UAE contingent take part in the athletes parade during the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium July 27, 2012. PHOTO: REUTERS

Afghanistan's flag bearer Nesar Ahmad Bahawi holds the national flag as he leads the contingent in the athletes parade during the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium July 27, 2012. PHOTO: REUTERS

Iran's flag bearer Ali Mazaheri holds the national flag as he leads the contingent in the athletes parade during the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium July 27, 2012. PHOTO: REUTERS

India's flag bearer Sushil Kumar holds the national flag as he leads the contingent in the athletes parade during the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium July 27, 2012. PHOTO: REUTERS

Members of Saudi Arabia's contingent take part in the athletes parade during the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium July 27, 2012. PHOTO: REUTERS

Oman's athletes wave as they march on the parade during the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium July 27, 2012. PHOTO: REUTERS

Members of the Britain's contingent take part in the athletes parade during the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium July 27,2012. PHOTO: REUTERS

Russia's flag bearer Maria Sharapova holds the national flag as she leads the contingent in the athletes parade during the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium July 27, 2012. PHOTO: REUTERS

Mexico's athletes march on the parade during the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium July 27, 2012. PHOTO: REUTERS

Italy's flag bearer Valentina Vezzali holds the national flag as she leads the contingent in the athletes parade during the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium July 27, 2012. PHOTO: REUTERS

The London Olympics kicked off with a glamorous and star-studded Opening Ceremony.

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Tamoor Rind

Jul 28, 2012 - 5:42PM

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Good luck Team Pakistan

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Gul Khan Momand

Jul 28, 2012 - 7:16PM

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Love the Pakistani contingent uniform. By the way a nice coverage, thanks ET.

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Mj

Jul 28, 2012 - 8:56PM

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Pakistani team’s dresses were too bland. They’re looking like waiters. The olympic committee should’ve hired a designer.

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Pungi

Jul 28, 2012 - 9:12PM

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WoW Pakistani Contingent looking so Elegant..!
MashaALLAH :)

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