(@rogerfederer) August 6, 2016I never had the chance to walk in open ceremonies, but it sure does feel good to watch #TeamUSA???? march out on TV.

RIO DE JANIERO -- The samba. Parade of Nations. Gisele. Fridays opening ceremonies had many themes and highlights. And the Twitterverse was following every moment. Here is some of the best of the night as the 2016 Rio Olympics are officially underway.From the president to the pope ...Politicians, Pope Francis and space explorers were all ready for the start of the Olympics:Ready to root on #TeamUSA! Our teams unity and diversity makes us so proud - and reminds the world why America sets the gold standard.- President Obama (@POTUS) August 5, 2016Tonight, the first-ever #TeamRefugees will also stand before the world and prove that you can succeed no matter where youre from.- President Obama (@POTUS) August 5, 2016Good luck to the athletes at #Rio2016! May you always be messengers of goodwill and true sporting spirit.- Pope Francis (@Pontifex) August 5, 2016Secretary of State John Kerry was the U.S. dignitary in Rio:Got to meet the extremely impressive, four-time gold medalist @allysonfelix and wish her good luck at Rio #Olympics pic.twitter.com/pOAKGf4Xnp- John Kerry (@JohnKerry) August 5, 2016Best of luck to @TeamCanada at #Rio2016. We are behind you every step of the way! #35mstrong https://t.co/YDu7aPN96O- Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) August 5, 2016In honor of the #OpeningCeremony tonight, heres an image of Rio from the @Space_Station: https://t.co/FdWpuXsbIt pic.twitter.com/7RiHZPJEn7- Johnson Space Center (@NASA_Johnson) August 5, 2016The official CIA Twitter handle posted quiz questions for each country during the Parade of Nations:#OpeningCeremony#AUS Australia has how many airports?- CIA (@CIA) August 6, 2016The Girl From Ipanema ...Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bundchen, who is actually from Três de Maio, stole the show early, walking the whole length of the Maracana field to the iconic song:The Olympics symbolize so much for our global community. The unity that is felt is amazing and... https://t.co/iuvgCpkZ7J- Gisele Bündchen (@giseleofficial) August 5, 2016Gisele just walked like half the 50km race walk course in 5 stilettos.- Adam van Koeverden (@vankayak) August 5, 2016The guy from TongaWe might have had an opening ceremonies first Friday night. Diverting from his countrys official outfit, Tongan taekwondo competitor Pita Nikolas Taufatofua walked in shirtless, covered in some kind of body oil. Discuss. Social media surely did.Stars who couldnt make itWhile track superstar Usain Bolt Snapchatted from the Olympic Village that he was choosing not to walk in the ceremonies (No movement for me, he reportedly said), other athletes who couldnt be at the Games tweeted from home:???? for ?? #OpeningCeremony- Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) August 6, 2016Wish I was there with you pic.twitter.com/7cItiTCtL5- Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) August 6, 2016I never had the chance to walk in open ceremonies, but it sure does feel good to watch #TeamUSA???? march out on TV. #Rio2016- Jonathan Horton (@J_Horton11) August 6, 2016Excited to kick off Opening Ceremonies at #837NYC pic.twitter.com/pkz5hcmWvv- Lolo Jones (@lolojones) August 5, 2016Team USAOne of the more anticipated moments was Michael Phelps carrying in the American flag for Team USA:Waiting for @MichaelPhelps to lead out the USA! What an honor. What a Champion! G.O.A.T- Mia Hamm (@MiaHamm) August 6, 2016Were proud of you. Baltimore is proud of you. #TeamUSA pic.twitter.com/Dlxsse8U4m- Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) August 6, 2016From 2000 to 2016 a new moment occurs tonight.@MichaelPhelps #OlympicGames #flagbearer pic.twitter.com/f7TFpvmyli- Debbie Phelps (@MamaPhelpsH20) August 5, 2016StylinCommentary on countries ceremony outfits is always a source of debate among fans, but some uniforms have more meaning than others:Baller Move: Australians Opening Ceremony blazer lining lists every Australian gold medalist (H/T @andrewsharp) pic.twitter.com/z0R6opoDZN- Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) August 6, 2016The athletesChe emozioneeeeeee!!! Rio2016 #Olympics #OpeningCeremony ?? pic.twitter.com/KbA6jQfG2L- Flavia Pennetta (@flavia_pennetta) August 5, 2016A bit of advice for our Olympians and that would be to digest, enjoy, savor and give it all in bringing back those Gold medals! Focus!!!- Sugar Ray Leonard (@SugarRayLeonard) August 4, 2016One of my most prized possessions! Go get another one, @usabasketball. ?????? pic.twitter.com/SlS3MeLeGv- Scottie Pippen (@ScottiePippen) August 5, 2016An unbelievable experience being able to walk in the #OpeningCeremony with the rest of Team USA!!- Breanna Stewart (@bre_stewart30) August 6, 2016Im a Proud woman & footballer when you see Marta carrying the Olympic flag and the country erupts with pride when her name is said #Respect- Karina LeBlanc (@karinaleblanc) August 6, 2016Greatest moment of my life.- Kayla Banwarth (@KaylaBanwarth2) August 6, 2016So impressed by the stories behind @TeamRefugees and honored to participate alongside these athletes here in Rio #TeamRefugees- Tony Azevedo (@WaterPoloTony) August 5, 2016No words for that moment ???? #TeamUSA- Madison Keys (@Madison_Keys) August 6, 2016Opening ceremony is one to remember! Blessed- IamTrayvonBromell (@TrayvonBromell) August 6, 2016An absolutely surreal moment tonight. @TeamUSA ????- Jack Sock (@JackSock) August 6, 2016And finally ...One of the biggest moments of the night was when the Refugee Olympic Team entered Olympic Stadium, drawing the biggest cheers outside of the home countrys entrance:The Refugee Olympic Team has entered the stadium led by flag bearer Rose Lokonyen Nathike. #RefugeeOlympicTeam pic.twitter.com/o0EqpI0H3U- Refugee Olympic Team (@RefugeesOlympic) August 6, 2016 Sven Ulreich Jersey . After dropping their final six games of December, the Wild opened the new calendar year with four consecutive wins. Following a loss to Colorado on Saturday, Minnesota rebounded the following night to blank Nashville 4-0, but then had the tables turned on them Tuesday. Lars Lukas Mai Jersey . 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Some of the sports stories The Associated Press is covering Tuesday. A full Sports Digest will be sent by about 3 p.m. All times EDT:- RALEIGH, N.C. -- Could the NCAAs decision to pull championship events from North Carolina finally force state Republican leaders to rethink their support for a state law that discriminates against the LGBT community? Unlike the NBA and various artists canceling one-time events, the NCAAs decision could reverberate for years across the state, force the ACC to pull its championship games and give moderate and conservative voters a reason to question if the price the state is paying has finally become too high.- This has been the life of an Ethiopian marathon runner since he made an anti-government gesture at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics: Traveling from country to country for fear of a return home. Constant worry for his family who remained behind. 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