Rio 2016 Presents Olympic Truce to the United Nations
The resolution, which is led by the International Olympic Committee, promotes education and sport and aims to bring a happier...
October 26, 2015Section
2016 Olympics
2016 Olympic Game News for Rio de Janeiro and Brazil
Rio 2016 Paralympic Ticket-Buying Process Opens
International sports fans are now able to begin the process of buying tickets for next year’s Paralympic Games which will...
October 19, 2015
Rio 2016 Olympic Mountainbiking Test Event a Success
The Deodoro Olympic park was home to yet another Aquece Rio test event this past weekend. On Sunday October 11th...
October 12, 2015
Delays Raise Questions Over Rio 2016 Equestrian Venue
Doubt was raised on Wednesday, October 7th, as to whether Brazil would be able to hold the equestrian events of...
October 8, 2015
BMX Olympic Test Event in Rio Sees Course Changes and Rain
The Aquece Rio BMX bike-riding test event took place on Sunday, October 4th, after the competition was reduced to one...
October 5, 2015
Rio’s Stadiums May be Allowed Once Again to Sell Beer
Beer has been prohibited from being sold inside stadiums since 2008 in an attempt to curb fan violence during games.
September 24, 2015
Rio’s 2016 Olympic Ceremonies Work with Reduced Budget
Creativity will make up for low budget say organizers of 2016 Olympic and Paralympic opening and closing ceremonies.
September 23, 2015
Hidden Camera Video of Brazilian Paralympians Goes Viral
In one week in August a hidden camera filmed three of Brazil’s para-athletes training in a local gym. Regular gymgoers...
September 21, 2015
Rio 2016 Olympic Games Will Open Up 90,000 Jobs in City
Contracts will last anywhere from three to nine months and benefits will include health insurance, meal plan ticket and transportation...
September 18, 2015