Rowers get ready for Olympics

WATCH: Rowers get ready for Olympics

Team SA's rowers continued with training today and they will have a total of five boats at the Olympic Games in Rio, more than double the number in London.

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The Summer Olympic Games will be hosted in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from the 5th of August 5 to the 21st of August, 2016.


The Paralympics follow on September 7 to 18, 2016.


The Rio 2016 opening ceremony will be at the world famous football (soccer) Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro on August 5, 2016.


Athletes will compete in sports like swimming, athletics, gymnastics, various martial arts, ball sports, weightlifting, and wrestling at the games.


The Olympics will conclude with a closing ceremony on August 21, 2016.


Watch the South African Rowing team in action:

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