Rio De Janeiro — The Algerian flag was raised on Wednesday in the esplanade of "Village Plaza" in Rio de Janeiro. The flag hoisting ceremony was attended by the Algerian sports delegation which will participate in the Rio Olympics 2016 and Minister of Youth and Sports El-Hadi Ould Ali.
Chaired by the mayor of the Olympic Village Janeth Arcain, former Olympic medal winner in basketball, the ceremony was attended by several athletes and officials.
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