Rio 2016 Sailing Venue Environmental Project Begins
An event marking the start of another environmental project for Rio de Janeiro’s 2016 Summer Olympic Games bid was held Monday, attended by the Minister …
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Rio 2016 Candidate File En Route
The completion of Rio de Janeiro’s Candidature File for the 2016 Summer Olympic Games was celebrated Thursday at the Rio 2016 Wheel in Copacabana and the …
Rio 2016 Briefs President, Games Would Transform City
The Rio 2016 bid committee presented details of the bid’s Candidate File, which will be submitted to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) next week, …
ODA Established For Rio 2016
Brazilian officials signed Friday a protocol to ensure that a single entity, the Olympic Development Authority (ODA), will coordinate public services and …
Federations Approve Rio 2016 Bid Plan
According to a Rio 2016 press release, 26 international sports federations have approved the sports venues proposed in Rio de Janeiro’s bid for the 2016 …
Rio 2016 Bid Gets Additional Support
With the official opening of the 36-metre Rio 2016-themed Ferris wheel on New Years Eve at Copacabana Fort promoting Rio’s bid for the 2016 Summer …
Rio 2016 Slogan To Launch Dramatically On New Years Eve
The slogan for Rio de Janeiro’s 2016, “Live your passion”, is to make a dramatic debut. It’s to be projected onto the Rio 2016 Wheel …
Rio 2016 Reveals More Bid Details
The Rio 2016 bid committee revealed Friday additional details of the city’s plan for the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games as they finalize their …
Rio 2016 Bid Gets Unanimous Approval
Representatives of various groups involved in Rio de Janeiro’s bid for the 2016 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games met in Brasilia Wednesday and …
Rio 2016 Buses To Have Biodegradable Fuel
During the 13th Passenger Transport Convention held in Rio de Janeiro, a Protocol of Intent was agreed upon Friday should Rio host the 2016 Summer Olympic …