Transport Funds Secured for Rio 2016
The Federal Government announced funding of R$1.63 billion to finance two key transportation projects in Rio de Janeiro ahead of...
March 27, 2012Section
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2016 Olympic Game News for Rio de Janeiro and Brazil
World Cup and Olympic Report Alleges Human Rights Violations
A report by the Comitês Populares da Copa lists alleged human rights abuses surrounding the preparations for the 2014 World...
December 13, 2011
Design Finalists for 2016 Golf Course
By Robbie Blakeley, Contributing Sports Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The eight finalists shortlisted to design a new golf...
December 13, 2011
Brazil’s Sports Minister Silva Resigns: Daily
Brazil’s Minister for Sport, Orlando Silva, announced his resignation in the wake of corruption allegations that have dominated headlines for...
October 27, 2011
Lula Backs Silva and PCdoB in Scandal: Daily
Presiden tLula has called on embattled Sports Minister Orlando Silva and the PCdoB to stand up to pressure and not...
October 24, 2011
Brazil Sports Minister Accused in Scandal: Daily
Sports Minister Orlando Silva fought for his career yesterday as he addressed the Senate in a bid to clear his...
October 20, 2011
Rio World Cup and Olympic Legacy: Economics
The 2014 World Cup and 2016 Olympics present lucrative financial opportunities and have become an imperative for nations trying to...
September 13, 2011
Rio 2016 Earns Sponsor; Paralympic Inspiration
The 2016 Olympic Games, to be hosted in Rio de Janeiro, earned its first official Tier Two sponsor Ernst &...
September 13, 2011
Rio’s World Cup and Olympic Legacy: Infrastructure
Brazil and Rio's successful World Cup and Olympic bids is drawing heavy anticipation of success, as well as focus on...
August 23, 2011