France Backs Rio 2016
AFP reports France’s President Nicolas Sarkozy said Monday France is backing Rio 2016’s bid for the 2016 Summer Olympic Games.…
University Games In Brazil Promote Rio 2016
Some of Brazil’s greatest athletes came together on the weekend in Fortaleza, State of Ceara in northeast Brazil for the…
Brazil’s President To Attend 2016 Vote
The Associated Press reports Brazil’s president is attending the International Olympic Committee (IOC) meeting in Copenhagen where the 2016 host…
Rio 2016 To Promote Bid At Athletics Championships
Rio 2016 representatives will be at the World Championships in Athletics starting Saturday in Berlin to promote its bid for…
Rio 2016 Hosts International Paralympic Meeting
Rio 2016 welcomed some of the major stars of Paralympic sport for an international athletics and swimming meeting, which started…
Portuguese Chamber Of Commerce Supports Rio 2016
Rio de Janeiro’s bid for the 2016 Summer Olympic Games received the support Thursday of the Portuguese Chamber of Commerce…
Rio 2016 Bid Promoted At Weekend Sports Events
Rio de Janeiro held several sports competitions last weekend to promote its bid for the 2016 Summer Olympic Games. The…
Rio 2016 Venue To Be Environmentally Friendly
Under an agreement signed by state governor Sergio Cabral, the Water and Sewage Company of Rio de Janeiro (Cedae), and…