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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