This Sunday Rio hosted the Dog Olympic Games with events such jumping, water hurdles and synchronised swimming.
On the warm sunny day, dogs and their owners competed in events hosted by a local dog park.
Marco Antonio Toto, owner of the dog-park and organiser of the games, said his goal was to provide an opportunity for pets and humans to socialise while celebrating sports.
The day’s events coincided with the last day of Brazil’s Paralympic Games, which followed the country’s hosting of the Summer Olympics over three weeks in August.
Dog "Shimbalaie" and its owner compete in the synchronized swimming competition during the Dog Olympic Games. Source: (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)
Dog "Bacana" wins the bronze medal in the jumping competition during the Dog Olympic Games. Source: (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)
Dog "Zaia" participates in the jumping competition during the Dog Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Source: (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)
"Ozzy" takes part in the jumping competition during the Dog Olympic Games. Source: (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)
Dog "Mima" runs with its owners in the jumping competition during the Dog Olympic Games. Source: (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)
Dogs compete in the water hurdles competition during the Dog Olympic Games. Source: (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)
