Olympics Committee Praises Rio’s Progress for Games
The International Olympics Committee said to be impressed with the rhythm of preparations for the 2016 Games.
October 3, 2014Section
2016 Olympics
2016 Olympic Game News for Rio de Janeiro and Brazil
Rio 2016 Olympic Volunteer Registration Open: Daily
Registration is open until November 15, 2014, for Brazilians and foreigners to become volunteers at the 2016 Rio Olympic and...
August 31, 2014
The Tour do Rio 2014 Races August 25th-31st
Starting in Barra da Tijuca on August 25th, the race passes through twenty cities in the state of Rio de...
August 26, 2014
Rio Continues Progress on Deodoro Olympic Complex
Even with a late start, Rio authorities say the Deodoro Complex will meet the deadline and be ready for the...
August 19, 2014
Usain Bolt Back in Rio on Leme Beach for Race: Daily
Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt returned to Rio de Janeiro on August 16th, to run a recreational race with children from...
August 17, 2014
Olympic Golf Could See Popularity Soar in Brazil
Golf will be in the Olympics for the first time since 1904, and initiatives to popularize the sport in Brazil...
August 12, 2014
Rio Port May Lose Millions from 2016 Olympic Trial Races
Rio's Port Authority restricts the movement of ships and fishing vessels during regatta championship in Guanabara Bay
August 5, 2014
IOC Predicts 480,000 Tourists in Rio for 2016 Olympics: Daily
Brazil tourism minister expects World Cup effect will help Rio to surpass the predicted figure for attendees in Rio for...
July 15, 2014
World Cup Ticket Site Blocked in Brazil
Viagogo is blocked to users in Brazil but the black market for World Cup tickets is still going strong.
May 13, 2014