Opening ceremony in Rio later
The Olympic Games opening ceremony takes place in Rio later on Friday.
Two Manx competitors will represent Great Britain in Brazil - cyclist Mark Cavendish and shooter Tim Kneale.
Cavendish starts the Omnium at the velodrome on Sunday 14th August.
The big day for Kneale is earlier - next Wednesday.
Multiple Island Games gold medal winner Rachel Glover says it's a major boost for her sport here on the Island to have a shooter in Rio:-
Boxing: Jade Burden gets new date for title fight
Bout was previously cancelled at short notice earlier this month
Athletics: Manx competitors make up majority of England race walking squad
Four local athletes called up for race in Spain next month
TT 2026: Moto Twelve & CFMoto to debut this year
Cringle and Anderson to ride for squad in Sportbike class
Shooting: Morgan and Walker take the silverware
Trophies aplenty during second DTL League round in Santon
Football: Pulrose edge in front in Combi 2 title battle
Peel and Corinthians still neck-and-neck in Combi 1 tussle