The Frequently Asked Questions section was created to clarify, in an easy way, the main subjects concerning the Rio 2016 Games. Here, you will know more about themes related to the Rio 2016 project, who is charge of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, what is the role of the Organising Committee and governments in the event’s preparation and much more!
  • 1. What is the role played by the Organizing Committee?

    The Organizing Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games Rio 2016 is a private not for profit sport association formed by the Brazilian Olympic Confederations, the Brazilian Olympic Committee and Brazilian Paralympic Committee. It was assigned the mission of promoting, organizing and delivering the Olympic and Paralympic Games Rio 2016, following the guidelines of the Host City Contract, the International Olympic Committee, the International Olympic Committee and of the World Anti-Doping Agency and complying with provisions of the Brazilian law, the Olympic Charter and the IPC Manual.