Brazil Tops the Medal Tables at the Parapan Am Games
Brazil’s para-athletes will today be celebrating after winning an historic number of medals at this years’ Parapan American Games. After...
August 17, 2015Topic
Olympics
IOC Will Not Test Olympic Waters in Rio for Viruses
Representatives of the International Olympic Committee have visited Rio de Janeiro to evaluate progress of the preparations for the 2016...
August 13, 2015
Triathlon, Rowing and Equestrian Test Events Come to a Close in Rio
Three Aquece Rio test events have wrapped this past weekend (August 8th and 9th). The triathlon, rowing and equestrian competitions...
August 10, 2015
Olympic Torch Relay Celebrated in Countdown to Rio 2016
As Rio celebrated a year until the Games begin, people in Centro were yesterday, August 5th, treated to a sneak...
August 6, 2015
One Year to Rio Olympics Will Start Countdown With Music Show
Rio2016 will host a music and dance celebration on Aug. 4 to mark one year before the start of the...
August 4, 2015
Second Round of Tickets for Rio Olympics Up for Grabs
Brazilian residents who applied in the first round have until Sunday, July 19th, to apply for tickets in the second.
July 23, 2015
TAM Airlines Announce Reduction in Domestic Services in Brazil
TAM, the Brazilian brand of LATAM airgroup, announced on Monday, July 20th, that it will be reducing its domestic activity...
July 21, 2015
Rio de Janeiro Releases Video Showing Olympic Park Progress
A new video mixes footage of construction work at Barra Olympic Park – the heart of the Rio 2016 Games...
July 8, 2015
Brazil’s President Rousseff Ensures Security for Rio 2016 Olympics
President Rousseff ensured that Brazil will provide adequate security for the 2016 Olympics being held in the city of Rio...
July 4, 2015