Rio’s Olympics Expected to Run 43 Percent Over Budget
Once the events are over, the city country is expected to fall back to one of the worst recessions in...
July 26, 2016Section
2016 Olympics
2016 Olympic Game News for Rio de Janeiro and Brazil
Olympic Houses Take Over Rio During the 2016 Olympics
Almost thirty Olympic Hospitality Houses, located in the best locations throughout the city, will celebrate each country’s culture, cuisine, music,...
July 26, 2016
Russian Athletes in Limbo With IOC Decision for Rio’s Games
IOC said that it would let the individual International Federations decide whether or not to allow the Russian athletes to...
July 25, 2016
Usain Bolt Proves Ready for 2016 Rio Olympic Showdown
With his victory in London on Friday, July 22nd, Usain Bolt put to rest any doubts about his health, setting...
July 25, 2016
Brazil Arrests Ten for Terrorist Plan During Olympics
Authorities say ten Brazilians suspected of planning terrorist attacks in the city during the Games were amateurs.
July 22, 2016
Brazilian Anti-Doping Lab is Reinstated for 2016 Olympics
Decision comes the day before 67 Russian track and field athletes are banned from Rio Games.
July 21, 2016
Rio Residents Boost Income by Renting Rooms During Olympics
Accommodation services, like Airbnb, have mande available thousands of rooms for visitors coming to see the Games, generating million dollar...
July 21, 2016
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
Rio 2016 Olympic Tickets on Sale for Top Events, Thursday, July 21
On what Rio 2016 Olympic organizers call 'Super Thursday' another 100,000 tickets will go on sale at 12pm Noon, including...
July 20, 2016