Rio to Register R$2.7 Billion in Extra Revenues During Games
The food and beverage segment should account for one-third of the revenues generated by the Olympics and Paralympic Games scheduled...
July 19, 2016Section
2016 Olympics
2016 Olympic Game News for Rio de Janeiro and Brazil
Brazil’s 2016 Olympic Team is Their Largest Ever with 462 Athletes
Brazil as the host nation will have the largest delegation in its history of the Olympics - with 462 athletes,...
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
Brazilian Officials to Boost Rio 2016 Olympic Security Measures
“If you want to go to a safe place in the world in August, come to Rio de Janeiro,” says...
July 16, 2016
Rio’s International Airport Ready to Welcome Heads of State
Due to concerns over security and Brazil's turbulent political moment, not many dignitaries have confirmed their presence for 2016 Olympic...
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
Brazil’s Health Minister Updates Foreign Officials on Zika Virus
Minister Barros sent letters to athletes who have announced they would not participate in the Games due to fear of...
July 13, 2016
Rio 2016 Olympic Golf Misses on Top Ranked Players
The top four ranked golfers have declined to come to the 2016 Games, citing the zika virus scare and lack...
July 13, 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