Warning To 2016 Rio Spectators: No Hospital Beds Available
Read about the latest issue facing the 2016 Olympic Games host.
Protestors Fill Rio’s Streets 7 Months Before Olympic Games
Protesters opposing transportation price hikes in Brazil took to city streets last week.
Budapest’s 2024 Olympic Bid May Yet Face Public Referendum
Support still remains for a public referendum on Budapest, Hungary’s 2024 Olympic bid.
Key Rio 2016 Olympic Venue Currently Without Power, Running Water
The venue set to host the athletics competition at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio is currently without power and running water.
Rio Declares Health State of Emergency 7 Months Out From Olympics
Governmental emergency funds are needed in order to immediately to reopen closed hospital units and clinics throughout Rio de Janeiro, the host of the 2016 Olympic Games.
Olympic Games Corruption Claims Erupt In Brazilian Government
In the latest controversy coming out of Rio de Janeiro, the Brazilian Attorney General has launched an investigation into an…
12/17/15 In Briefs: Paralympics NZ Funding, Steenbergen Awarded
Today’s dose of swimming news includes an award for Marrit Steenbergen, commemorative Rio stamps, a Paris 2024 funding defeat, and a Paralympics NZ funding update.
Rio Organizers And FINA Enter Constructive Talks On Venue Criticism
In a follow-up to the news we reported in September regarding FINA’s lash-out at Rio organizers regarding substandard aquatic conditions…
New Photos Show Rio 2016 Olympic Venues Approaching Completion
The Brazilian Federal Government has released updated photos of the 2016 Olympic Games venues in Rio today. An overhead camera…
Russian Team Sets Sights On São Caetano do Sul Camp En Route To Rio
Russia’s Olympic swimming squad will train in São Caetano do Sul, Brazil before its final stop in Rio de Janeiro…
Rio Organizers Opt Not To Conduct Viral Tests Of Water Venues
Rio’s organizing committee announced Friday, October 16th that it will not be undertaking any viral tests of its waters.
Watch The Latest Rio 2016 Construction Progress Video
Take a look at the primary Olympic Parks as they inch near completion for the 2016 Rio Olympic Games.
Less Than 1 Yr Out, Rio 2016 Organizers Slash Budget, Volunteer Force
Amid a severe economic crisis plaguing the site country of Brazil, Rio 2016 Olympic Game organizers met in a series…
Low Budget, Big Culture Are Themes Of Rio Opening & Closing Ceremonies
The Rio Opening Ceremony’s budget is estimated to be 10% that of London’s in 2012.
El Alcalde de Río de Janeiro Responde a las Quejas de la FINA
Como fue reportado ayer, la FINA envió una carta a los organizadores de los Juegos Olímpicos de Río2016 atacando a…
