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2016 Sports World in Pictures
IN PICTURES: teleSUR looks back at the most historic moments in sport of 2016. 

From Colin Kaepernick's historic protest against racism to the world's first Olympic Games held in South America, the past year in sports was filled with game-changing precedents.

teleSUR looks back at the top 10 highlights.

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In August, Rio de Janeiro hosted the first Olympic Games in South America. Social movements capitalized on the global spotlight to protest against the impeachment process against Dilma Rousseff and key coup plotter Michel Temer.
In August, Rio de Janeiro hosted the first Olympic Games in South America. Social movements capitalized on the global spotlight to protest against the impeachment process against Dilma Rousseff and key coup plotter Michel Temer. Photo:Reuters
The world's greatest soccer player, Lionel Messi, finally met 6-year-old Afghan boy Murtaza Ahmadi earlier in December, after the latter captured the attention of the world when he was photographed in his rural village wearing a blue-and-white striped plastic bag with
The world's greatest soccer player, Lionel Messi, finally met 6-year-old Afghan boy Murtaza Ahmadi earlier in December, after the latter captured the attention of the world when he was photographed in his rural village wearing a blue-and-white striped plastic bag with "Messi 10" written on the front. Photo:Reuters
In August, Celtic supporters showed their support for the Palestinian cause by waving flags. This was the ninth time the club's fans have made a statement of defiance against the ban on political expression in five years.
In August, Celtic supporters showed their support for the Palestinian cause by waving flags. This was the ninth time the club's fans have made a statement of defiance against the ban on political expression in five years. Photo:AFP
In June, the International Olympic Committee named 10 members to the first-ever refugee team to compete at the Olympic Games. The Rio de Janeiro-bound team included two Syrian swimmers, five track athletes from South Sudan, two judokas from the Democratic Republic of Congo, and an Ethiopian marathon runner.
In June, the International Olympic Committee named 10 members to the first-ever refugee team to compete at the Olympic Games. The Rio de Janeiro-bound team included two Syrian swimmers, five track athletes from South Sudan, two judokas from the Democratic Republic of Congo, and an Ethiopian marathon runner. Photo:Reuters
Marjorie Enya and rugby player Isadora Cerullo got engaged at the Rio de Janeiro Summer Olympics, where LGBTQ athletes were visible througout.
Marjorie Enya and rugby player Isadora Cerullo got engaged at the Rio de Janeiro Summer Olympics, where LGBTQ athletes were visible througout. Photo:AFP
In August, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick refused to stand during the playing of the U.S. national anthem during a pre-season game against the Green Bay Packers to protest racism in the country. The move inspired a wave of protests against police brutality and racial injustice.
In August, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick refused to stand during the playing of the U.S. national anthem during a pre-season game against the Green Bay Packers to protest racism in the country. The move inspired a wave of protests against police brutality and racial injustice. Photo:AFP
In November, 71 people were killed when a plane carrying the Brazilian soccer team Chapecoense crashed shortly before it was scheduled to land in Medellín, Colombia, where they were scheduled to play a Copa Sudamericana final first leg against Atletico Nacional in Medellin.
In November, 71 people were killed when a plane carrying the Brazilian soccer team Chapecoense crashed shortly before it was scheduled to land in Medellín, Colombia, where they were scheduled to play a Copa Sudamericana final first leg against Atletico Nacional in Medellin. Photo:Reuters
Usain Bolt of Jamaica looks at Andre De Grasse of Canada as they compete in the men's 100m semifinals at the Rio Olympics August 14, 2016.
Usain Bolt of Jamaica looks at Andre De Grasse of Canada as they compete in the men's 100m semifinals at the Rio Olympics August 14, 2016. Photo:Reuters
This Reuters picture of Egyptian volleyball player Doaa Elghobashy challenging a German player at the net went viral.
This Reuters picture of Egyptian volleyball player Doaa Elghobashy challenging a German player at the net went viral. Photo:Reuters
Canada's women's wheelchair basketball player Jamey Jewells kisses her husband and fellow wheelchair basketball player Adam Lancia after her playoff match against China at the Rio Paralympics September 16, 2016.
Canada's women's wheelchair basketball player Jamey Jewells kisses her husband and fellow wheelchair basketball player Adam Lancia after her playoff match against China at the Rio Paralympics September 16, 2016. Photo:Reuters
Published 24 December 2016
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