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, 2016Section
2016 Olympics
2016 Olympic Game News for Rio de Janeiro and Brazil
President Temer Welcomes Olympic Visitors to Brazil
In an open letter to visitors, interim President downplays concerns about security, Zika and readiness of Olympic venues.
July 7, 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
Security Forces Already Patrolling Olympic Venues in Rio
A month before the Games start the Brazilian national security has taken over the security of all installations to be...
July 5, 2016
Rio Unveils the Transolímpica Express Corridor for Olympics
The new Transolímpica BRT expressway to cross eleven regions in Zona Oeste connecting the Rio Olympics’ two largest venues, Olympic...
July 5, 2016
Olympic Torch Visits Rio Grande do Sul and Iguaçu Falls
Two-time Olympic volleyball champion Gustavo Endres runs with iconic flame following torch’s visit to the waterfalls of Iguaçu.
July 5, 2016
Rio Plans to Use Federal Aid to Pay Late Police Salaries
Despite the reassurances by the state government that wages would be paid with the aid sent by the federal government...
July 4, 2016
Brazilian Officials Announce Extra Security for Rio Games
Measures including Marines personnel at Copacabana Beach and extra security at airports.
July 1, 2016
Brazil Announces 2016 Rio Olympics Seleção Football Team
Neymar, Douglas Costa and Gabriel Barbosa headline Brazil’s quest for its first-ever gold medal in the Olympic football tournament.
June 30, 2016