Ten Athletes to Watch at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games
While most of the five billion viewers of the Rio Olympics will be focused on Michael Phelps, Usain Bolt, and...
July 21, 2016
Praça Muhammad Ali Opens in Rio de Janeiro’s Port Zone
On Sunday, July 17th, Rio Mayor Eduardo Paes inaugurated a new stretch of the Orla Conde path in Rio’s revitalized...
July 19, 2016
South African Rugby Star Carries Rio Olympic Torch in Curitiba
Legendary rugby player, Chester Williams, runs with the Olympic torch in the southern city of Curitiba, celebrating rugby’s return to...
July 18, 2016
Visa Exemption for Rio Olympics Completes 45 Days
Friday, July 15th, not only marks exactly three weeks before the start of the most watched sports event in the...
July 15, 2016
Australia Olympic House to Open in Rio’s Centro on August 6th
Inside of one month to the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, on Wednesday July 13th, government officials announced that the event...
July 14, 2016
Rio Debuts Olympic City Virtual Reality Museum in Zona Norte
The new Olympic City Museum, next to the Olympic Stadium in Zona Norte, offers guests numerous interactive digital experiences
July 12, 2016
France Earns Final Basketball Spot in 2016 Rio Olympics
On Sunday, July 10th, France defeated Canada 83-74, in the Olympic qualifying tournament championship game taking place in Manila, Philippines,...
July 11, 2016
Brazil Expands Visitor Driving Privileges for Rio Olympics
Foreign visitors to Brazil from one hundred countries can now drive vehicles throughout the entire country with only a valid...
July 8, 2016
Military Soldiers for Rio Olympics Increased to 21,000
In a joint press conference on Wednesday, July 6th, Defense Minister, Raul Jungmann, and Justice Minister, Alexandre de Moraes, announced...
July 7, 2016