In Pics: Glimpses from Rio Paralympics Glittering Opening Ceremony

Glimpses from the grand opening ceremony of the Rio Paralympic Games held at Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro.

represented by the largest-ever contingent, India would aim at improving its medal count. (Photo Courtesy: Twitter/@paralympicindia)

India has sent its largest-ever contingent to the Rio Paralympics, in addition to having sent its largest-ever contingent to the Rio Olympics. Here are some glimpses from the glittering opening ceremony of the Paralympics.

The flags of the participating countries stand together on the podium in the opening ceremony of the Rio Paralympics. (Photo: AP)

Athletes, performers and attendees dance under the rain during the opening ceremony of the Rio Paralympics Games. (Photo: AP)

Artists perform during the opening ceremony. (Photo: AP)

Paralysed children are brought in by their fathers to present the Paralympic flag during the Opening Ceremony. (Photo: AP)

The Indian contingent at the Rio Paralympics. This is the biggest Indian contingent sent to the games ever. (Photo Courtesy: Twitter/@paralympicindia)

Brazilian athlete Clodoaldo da Silva lights the Paralympic flame during the opening ceremony. (Photo: AP)

The Tonga delegation enters the opening ceremony. (Photo: AP)

The Brazilian Delegation enters the Rio Paralympic Opening Ceremony. (Photo: AP)

The delegation of Japan makes it way in to opening ceremony. (Photo: AP)

Members of the Afghan delegation enter the stadium. (Photo: AP)

Members of the Great Britain delegation during the Rio Paralympic Opening Ceremony. (Photo: AP)

The delegation of the Low Countries enter the stadium. (Photo: AP)