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:-
Shooting: Kirkpatrick and Ray claim silverware
Faragher and Doyle also take wins in respective classes
Bumper turnout expected for Manx Two Day Trial
Solos and sidecars out across the Island this weekend
FC Isle of Man to begin new season on home soil
First six fixtures of 2026/27 campaign announced
Harrison wins fourth Southern 100 solo championship with new lap record
Kieran Clarke and Rob Coppock claim second sidecar title of the week