The International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) Coordination Commission ended its fifth visit to Rio de Janeiro, underlining the strong progress being made with less than three years remaining until the Rio 2016 Olympic Games begin. The Organizing Committee and its Government partners showed the commission that legacy planning and its delivery were well underway.
Solid progress was also made in several other areas including venue modelling, test event preparation, accommodation, sustainability, spectator experience and marketing.
IOC Coordination Commission Chair Nawal El Moutawakel said, “twenty-nine weeks after our last commission visit to Rio de Janeiro, we’ve been able to see progress in a number of areas and a good understanding from the organizers and their government partners about the areas that they need to prioritize. However, when we award the Games to a city, our work is not just to look at the preparations for the Games themselves, but also to look at their legacy and to help the city and country to maximize the benefits of being an Olympic host.
“We have been impressed by the commitment of the Rio 2016 team to ensure that legacy is at the heart of everything they do and whether it is developing transport infrastructure, building an education program, or leaving a sporting heritage to the city, Rio 2016 is making sure that nothing is left to chance”.
All three levels of government – Federal, State, and City – were represented at the very highest levels.
Carlos Arthur Nuzman, President of Rio 2016 said, “we thank the Coordination Commission for their continuous support and guidance. We understand the complexity of the task ahead of us. By working together with the three levels of government, we are confident that we will deliver unforgettable Games”.
During the two days of meetings, the commission received updates on preparations in areas such as athletes and National Olympic Committees services, sport and International Federations services, the Paralympic Games, media services, venues and infrastructure, Games operations, marketing, engagement and technology.
The commission will be back in Rio next March for its sixth visit.
