Brazil Increases Rio 2016 Olympic Budget: Daily
Brazilian authorities have revealed that the infrastructure budget for the Rio de Janeiro Olympics in 2016 will be R$24.1 billion...
April 18, 2014Section
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2016 Olympic Game News for Rio de Janeiro and Brazil
Olympic Park Worker Strike Continues in Rio: Daily
Construction workers at the Olympic park in Rio de Janeiro have voted in favor of continuing their strike despite opposition...
April 15, 2014
International Olympic Committee Evaluates Rio: Daily
In a press conference, the International Olympic Committee (IOC)’s Coordination Commission for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, acknowledged the progress...
March 22, 2014
Transcarioca is 88 Percent Complete in Rio
The Transcarioca express highway for buses that will connect Galeão Airport to Barra da Tijuca is 88 percent complete.
March 18, 2014
2016 Olympic Golf Course Taking Shape
The sport of golf has been making great strides in Rio, especially as the construction of the new 2016 Olympic...
December 17, 2013
Yacht Race Brings Rugby to Rio Beach
Competitors from the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race have spent the past week in Rio, recovering between legs 1...
October 15, 2013
Olympic Artifacts on Display in Rio: Daily
An exhibit of 300 pieces of Olympic history has come to Rio and will stay open until December 1st. The...
September 21, 2013
IOC Appraises Rio 2016 Preparations
The International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) inspectors completed their fifth trip to Rio September 2nd to review preparations and gave cautious...
September 3, 2013
Brazil Searches for Global Rugby Talent
To boost the host’s chances in rugby at the Olympics, the Brazilian Rugby Union has launched a worldwide campaign called...
September 3, 2013