Rio 2016 – Grand Prix, Carbon Zero
Rio de Janeiro’s proposed stadium for the 2016 Summer Olympic Games, the Joo Havelange Stadium, hosted a Grand Prix athletics meet Sunday. The stadium, …
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Rio 2016 Accuses Rival Of Spying
ABC reports Rio 2016 is considering filing a formal ethics complaint with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) claiming that Madrid 2016 sent a spy to Rio …
IOC “Very Impressed” With Rio 2016
As the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Evaluation Commission visit to inspect Rio de Janeiro’s bid for the 2016 Summer Olympic Games ended …
Rio 2016 Bid Venues Get Inspected By IOC
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) Evaluation Commission began a two-day inspection Friday of the facilities for Rio 2016. The inspection team was …
Rio 2016 IOC Inspection – Day Two
Six themes were discussed with the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) Evaluation Commission on Thursday, day two of its inspection of Rio de …
Rio 2016 “Ready To Change History”
The 13-members of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Evaluation Commission received a warm welcome from the Rio 2016 bid committee Wednesday before the …
Rio 2016 Welcome Best So Far – IOC
The Associated Press reports Brazilian officials believe they made a good impression on the 13-member International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) Evaluation …
Rio 2016 Awaits IOC Commission
A 13-member International Olympic Committee (IOC) Evaluation Commission is arriving in Rio de Janeiro Monday to inspect the city’s bid for the 2016 …
Rio 2016 A “Celebration City”
Rio de Janeiro Mayor Eduardo Paes told the Chicago Tribune that Rio is “a celebration city, so that’s something with all due respect to my friends …
Rio 2016 Bid Gets Boost With Judo Grand Slam Tour
Rio de Janeiro’s 2016 Summer Olympic Games bid got a boost Wednesday when State Governor Sergio Cabral announced that the Brazilian leg of judo’s …