Olympic Training Center (OTC) – Hall 1 is located in Rio Olympic Park Precinct with nine other sports and is within five minutes of the Olympic and Paralympic Village and walking distance from the IBC/MPC. The venue will have a seating capacity of 16,000, being 5,000 permanent seats and 11,000 temporary.
Legacy: The OTC will accommodate 40,000m² of indoor space in legacy mode, including permanent facilities for Basketball, which will include athlete and coach facilities and four permanently installed courts. The instalation of 5,000 permanent seats in Hall 1 will provide the OTC with a facility for local and regional competitions.
Olympic Sports/Disciplines: Basketball
Paralympic Sports/Disciplines: Wheelchair Basketball and Wheelchair Rugby
Current use: -
Post-games use: Olympic Training Center
Gross seating capacity: 16,000
Olympic Training Center (OTC) - Hall 2 will be built for Rio 2016 Games and will be located within the Rio Olympic Park Precinct with nine other sports and within five minutes of the Olympic and Paralympic Village and walking distance from the IBC/MPC.
Legacy: The OTC will accommodate 40,000m² of indoor training space for 12 Olympic sports after the Games. Judo will have permanent training facilities within Hall 2, including dedicated athlete change rooms, coaching facilities and six permanent training mats ensuring a strong legacy for Judo in Brazil.
Olympic Sports/Disciplines: Taekwondo e Judo
Paralympic Sports/Disciplines: Judo e Boccia
Current use: -
Post-games use: Olympic Training Center
Gross seating capacity: 10,000
Olympic Training Center (OTC) - will be within the Rio Olympic Park Precinct with nine other sports and within five minutes of the Olympic and Paralympic Village and walking distance from the IBC/MPC.
Legacy: The OTC will accommodate 40,000m² of indoor training space for 12 Olympic sports after the Games. Wrestling will have permanent training facilities within Hall 3, including dedicated athlete changing rooms, coaching facilities and six training mats, ensuring a strong legacy for Wrestling in Brazil.
Olympic Sports/Disciplines: Wrestling
Paralympic Sports/Disciplines: Volleyball (Sitting)
Current use: -
Post-games use: Olympic Training Center
Gross seating capacity: 10,000
Olympic Training Center (OTC) - Hall 4 will be located within the Rio Olympic Park Precinct with nine other sports and within five minutes of the Olympic and Paralympic Village and walking distance from the IBC/MPC. Permanent athlete and officials facilities will be supplemented by temporary seating and supporting areas
Legacy: The OTC will accommodate 40,000m² of indoor training space for 12 Olympic sports after the Games. Handball will have permanent training facilities within Hall 4, including dedicated athlete change rooms, coaching facilities and two permanent courts, ensuring a strong legacy for Handball in Brazil.
Olympic Sports/Disciplines: Handball
Paralympic Sports/Disciplines: Goalball
Current use: -
Post-games use: Olympic Training Center
Gross seating capacity: 12,000
The Olympic Hockey Center is located within Rio Olympic Park in close proximity to the Olympic and Paralympic Village, IBC/MPC and other key facilities. Temporary seatings and facilities will be used to meet Olympic Games requirements.
Legacy: One pitch will be retained for Hockey as a part of the Olympic Trainning Center after the Games.
Olympic Sports/Disciplines: Hockey
Paralympic Sports/Disciplines: Football 5 and 7-a-side
Gross seating capacity: 10,000 (Main Court); 5,000 (Secondary Court)
The Olympic Tennis Center will be the venue for Olympic Tennis and Paralympic Wheelchair Tennis. It will be constructed as part of the Olympic Training Center (OTC), a key legacy of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. For the Olympic Games, a total of 16 courts will be provided across a site area of 10 hectares. Temporary seating and facilities will be used to supplement permanent infrastructure to meet Games requirements. The Olympic Tennis Center is located within the Rio Olympic Park Precinct in close proximity to the Olympic and Paralympic Village, IBC/MPC and other key facilities.
Legacy: After the Games, ten courts will be maintained as part of the OTC, providing a strong legacy for the sport, and also providing a much needed competition venue for major tennis events in Brazil.
Olympic Sports/Disciplines: Tennis
Paralympic Sports/Disciplines: Wheelchair Tennnis
Current use: -
Post-games use: Olympic Training Center
Gross seating capacity: 10,000 (Central Court); 5,000 (Court 1); 3,000 (Court 2); 250 (Other courts)
Rio Olympic Velodrome, originally constructed for the 2007 Pan American Games, will undergo a major redevelopment to meet Olympic requirements. The venue will be located within the Rio Olympic Park Precinct near the IBC/MPC and within ten minutes of the Olympic and Paralympic Village.
Legacy: The venue will be an integral part of the Olympic Training Center (OTC), one of the important legacies of the Rio 2016 Bid, and is currently managed by the Brazilian Olympic Committee. The Rio Olympic Velodrome will leave a lasting legacy for Cycling (Track) in Brazil.
Olympic Sports/Disciplines: Cycling (Track)
Paralympic Sports/Disciplines: Cycling (Track)
Current use: Multi-use Arena
Post-games use: Multi-use Arena
Gross seating capacity: 5,000
Maria Lenk Aquatic Center was constructed for the 2007 Pan American Games. The field of play was designed in accordance with FINA requirements for major international competitions, and requires minimal modification for the 2016 Olympic Games.
Legacy: The Maria Lenk Aquatic Center is owned by the City Government of Rio and is currently managed by the Brazilian Olympic Committee. The venue will be fully integrated into the Olympic Training Center (OTC) as a center of excellence for all Aquatics disciplines, as well as being used for regional and international competitions.
Olympic Sports/Disciplines: Aquatics (diving and waterpolo)
Paralympic Sports/Disciplines: -
Current use: Multi-use Arena
Post-games use: Multi-use Arena
Gross seating capacity: 6,500
The Olympic Aquatics Stadium will be constructed at the Rio Olympic Park Precinct with 18,000 temporary seats within a permanent structure. In the heart of Rio Olympic Park, the venue will be ten minutes from the Olympic and Paralympic Village and within walking distance of IBC/MPC.
Legacy: The Olympic Aquatics Stadium structure will be retained after the Games, becoming an integral part of the Olympic Training Center (OTC). With all the seatings removed, the facility will be reshaped to accommodate key administrative and research facilities for the OTC.
Olympic Sports/Disciplines: Aquatics (Swimming and Synchronized swimming)
Paralympic Sports/Disciplines: Aquatics (Swimming)
Current use: -
Post-games use: Olympic Training Center
Gross seating capacity: 18,000
Completed for the 2007 Pan American Games, the venue was designed for Olympic Gymnastics. The venue is located within the Rio Olympic Park Precinct with ten other sports and within five minutes of the Olympic and Paralympic Village.
Legacy: Rio Olympic Arena is owned by the City of Rio de Janeiro and operated by GL Events. The venue, certified as Rio’s largest indoor arena, is used extensively for major sport events, concerts and cultural activities. After the Games, Rio Olympic Arena will continue to be an important asset for the city in attracting and hosting major events.
Olympic Sports/Disciplines: Gymnastics (Artistic, Rhythmic and Trampoline)
Paralympic Sports/Disciplines: Wheelchair Basketball
Current use: Multi-use Arena, Concerts and Cultural Events
Post-games use: Multi-use Arena, Concerts and Cultural Events
Gross seating capacity: 12,000
Riocentro - Pavilion 2 will be the venue for Olympic Boxing. With a capacity of 9,000 seats and an overall area of 13,000m², Pavilion 2 will also accommodate all Boxing training facilities in a separate and dedicated area. Riocentro is directly adjacent to and within walking distance of the Olympic and Paralympic Village and within five minutes of Rio Olympic Park Precinct and the IBC/MPC.
Legacy: Riocentro will continue as Rio’s premier exhibition and convention center, with planned improvements accelerated by the Games, leaving immediate benefits for improved feasibility and sustainability. Boxing will have permanent training facilities at the adjacent Olympic Training Center, ensuring a legacy for Boxing in Brazil.
Olympic Sports/Disciplines: Boxing
Paralympic Sports/Disciplines: -
Current use: Exposition Center
Post-games use: Exposition Center
Gross seating capacity: 9,000
In Riocentro a unique concept will be introduced for Table Tennis with a 5,000 seat Center Court designed to provide an outstanding atmosphere for both athletes and spectators. With an overall size of 25,000m², Riocentro - Pavilion 3 will also accommodate all Table Tennis training.
Legacy: Riocentro will continue as Rio’s premier exhibition and convention center, with planned improvements being accelerated by the Games leaving immediate benefits for improved feasibility and sustainability. Table Tennis will have permanent training facilities at the adjacent Olympic Training Center (OTC), ensuring a legacy for Table Tennis in Brazil.
Olympic Sports/Disciplines: Table Tennis
Paralympic Sports/Disciplines: Table Tennis
Current use: Exposition Center
Post-games use: Exposition Center
Gross seating capacity: 5,000 (Center Court) and 2,000 (preliminaries)
Riocentro - Pavilion 4 has an internal height of 12m and a low velocity air conditioning system, providing great condition to the practice of Badminton. With an overall area of 25,000m², the venue will also accommodate all Badminton training. It is within walking distance of the adjacent Olympic and Paralympic Village and within five minutes of the Rio Olympic Park Precinct and the IBC/MPC.
Legacy: Riocentro will continue as Rio’s premier exhibition and convention center with planned improvements being accelerated by the Games leaving immediate benefits for improved feasibility and sustainability. Badminton will have permanent training facilities at the adjacent Olympic Training Center, ensuring a legacy for Badminton in Brazil.
Olympic Sports/Disciplines: Badminton
Paralympic Sports/Disciplines: -
Current use: Exposition Center
Post-games use: Exposition Center
Gross seating capacity: 6,500
A purpose-built temporary indoor stadium at Riocentro with capacity of 6,500 seats and area of 14,000m², Pavilion 6 will also accommodate all Weightlifting and Powerlifting training facilities. Riocentro is located within walking distance of the Olympic and Paralympic Village and within five minutes of the Rio Olympic Park Precinct and the IBC/MPC.
Legacy: Riocentro will continue as Rio’s premier exhibition and convention center, with planned improvements being accelerated by the Games leaving immediate benefits for improved feasibility and sustainability. Weightlifting and Powerlifting will have permanent training facilities at the adjacent Olympic Training Center (OTC), ensuring a legacy in Brazil.
Olympic Sports/Disciplines: Weightlifting
Paralympic Sports/Disciplines: Powerlifting
Gross seating capacity: 6,500
The venue is located in the heart of Rio with a spectacular backdrop of mountains, the Tijuca Forest and Christ the Redeemer statue at Corcovado. It is within ten minutes of the hotels and beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema. A feature of the design will be the installation of a temporary pontoon with 10,000 seats, ensuring a great atmosphere in the finish zone.
Legacy: As the traditional home of Rowing and Canoeing in Rio, the proposed venue upgrade will leave an important legacy, which will include accommodation for athlete training and renovated facilities including a new finish tower and boatshed. The local clubs and National Federation that use the venue will benefit significantly from the enhancements.
Olympic Sports/Disciplines: Rowing and Canoe/Kayak (Flatwater)
Paralympic Sports/Disciplines: Rowing
Current use: Commercial space; Rowing and Canoe/Kayak
Post-games use: Commercial space; Rowing and Canoe/Kayak
Gross seating capacity: 14,000
Traditional stage of Volleyball competitions, the Copacabana Beach, one of the most popular postcards of the city, will provide a special atmosphere for athletes and spectators.
Legacy: In a broader sense, the community engagement opportunity at this venue is significant and will reinforce a major event site for outdoor sports and a recreational destination aligned to the healthy lifestyle for which Rio is famous.
Olympic Sports/Disciplines: Beach Volley
Paralympic Sports/Disciplines: -
Gross seating capacity: 12,000
The course of Marathon Swimming is located in calm waters sheltered by the headland of Fort Copacabana. This location is normally used for Triathlon International competitions. The courses of Cycling and Running stretches along the beach, ensuring a great exciting environment created by the thousands of spectators in the shore. Five thousand temporary seats facing the beach will be installed on the Atlantic Avenue, ensuring fantastic views of the entire course and its natural beauty.
Legacy: Some renovations within the Fort will be undertaken and a new pier will be constructed to support Games operations, providing a valuable legacy for Copacabana Beach and the various emergency services operating from this area.
Olympic Sports/Disciplines: Aquatics (Marathon Swimming)
Paralympic Sports/Disciplines: -
Gross seating capacity: 5,000
The venue is located near the center of the city in Flamengo Park, with the picturesque backdrops of Sugar Loaf Mountain and Corcovado. An exciting feature is the incorporation of a temporary 10,000 seat stadium on Flamengo Beach, directly in front of the proposed gold medal course.
Legacy: Prior to the 2016 Games, the venue will undergo extensive permanent renovations, including the development of a new competition area and the addition of a new exhibition pavilion adjacent to the existing administration block. These modifications will provide enhanced sailing facilities and opportunities in the longer term, and may be adapted for many other on-water events.
Olympic Sports/Disciplines: Sailing
Paralympic Sports/Disciplines: Sailing
Current use: Marina
Post-games use: Marina
Gross seating capacity: 10,000
Flamengo Park is located close to the famous Sugarloaf Mountain, and stretches along the shores of Botafogo and Guanabara Bays, providing a dramatic backdrop for these events. The courses for Cycling (Road) have been designed to ensure they are technically challenging and include the beaches and parks of the Copacabana area, where many thousands of spectators will enjoy the event.
Legacy: The Flamengo Park venue will be fully temporary, but the Games will continue the tradition of Flamengo Park and the city’s southern zone in hosting major road events and engaging the local communities into sport and leisure activities.
Olympic Sports/Disciplines: Athletics (Race Walk) and Cycling (Road)
Paralympic Sports/Disciplines: Ahtletics (Marathon) and Cycling (Road)
Gross seating capacity: 5,000
The iconic Maracanã Stadium will be the venue for Olympic and Paralympic Opening and Closing Ceremonies and Olympic Football. Originally constructed in 1950 for the FIFA World Cup, Maracanã and the surrounding precinct will be completely upgraded for the 2014 FIFA World Cup, ensuring an outstanding venue for the 2016 Games. Planned improvements include the addition of large public plazas within the precinct and improved transport infrastructure.
Legacy: The restoration of the Maracanã Stadium and surrounding precinct is an important project for the city of Rio, enhancing a world class major venue for the city, and accelerating the urban regeneration of this region, a major priority for the city.
Olympic Sports/Disciplines: Opening and Closing Cerimonies ; Football
Paralympic Sports/Disciplines: Opening and Closing Cerimonies
Current use: Football Stadium
Post-games use: Football Stadium
Gross seating capacity: 90,000
Maracanãzinho, or ‘little Maracanã’, is the traditional home of Volleyball in Brazil and is within the Maracanã Precinct which includes Maracanã Stadium. An extensive renovation project was undertaken for the 2007 Pan American Games and the Maracanã Precinct will be completely transformed for the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
Legacy: Maracanãzinho will continue to be used as the premier Volleyball facility in Brazil after the Games, and will be improved through the rebuilding of the warm-up halls directly adjacent, which will provide important training facilities for local, regional and national teams.
Olympic Sports/Disciplines: Volleyball
Paralympic Sports/Disciplines: -
Current use: Multi-use Arena
Post-games use: Multi-use Arena
Gross seating capacity: 12,000
The famous Sambódromo, home of the annual Carnaval parade and located close to the Maracanã Stadium, will undergo a major renovation for the Games. For Archery, both qualifying and finals rounds will be held here, and for the Marathon, 30,000 spectators will line the 600 meter straight, ensuring a wonderful atmosphere for the start and finish.
Legacy: The renovation of the Sambódromo is an important legacy project for the City Government, in terms of restoring the venue itself and also the urban regeneration of the surrounding area. The Games project will provide the catalyst for the long term plan for this part of the city bringing immediate and significant benefits to the local communities.
Olympic Sports/Disciplines: Athletics (Marathon); Archery
Paralympic Sports/Disciplines: Archery
Current use: Carnaval and events
Post-games use: Carnaval and events
Gross seating capacity: 30,000 (Athletics) and 6,000 (Archery)
The stadium was constructed for the 2007 Pan American Games and its capacity will be permanently increased from 45,000 to 60,000 for the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Extensive urban improvements will be implemented around the stadium precinct.
Legacy: João Havelange Stadium is owned by the City Government of Rio and will remain the premier Athletics Stadium in Brazil for major competitions. The stadium has a permanent tenant in the Botafogo Football Club, ensuring full use and sustainability. The planned urban renewal projects are part of a combined long-term effort by the City and Federal Governments to revitalize the wider zone surrounding the venue.
Olympic Sports/Disciplines: Athletics
Paralympic Sports/Disciplines: Athletics
Current use: Football Stadium
Post-games use: Football Stadium
Gross seating capacity: 60,000
Constructed in 1927, the traditional São Januário Stadium is regularly used for national and international competitions of Vasco da Gama Football Club, its owner. The stadium, located close to Maracanã Region, will be adapted for Rugby matches, sport that returns to the Olympic Programme after 92 years.
Legacy: Renovations will be undertaken at the Stadium, generating a legacy for the Football Club and for the City of Rio de Janeiro, qualifying even more one of the most important stadiums of the Brazilian sport.
Olympic Sports/Disciplines: Rugby
Paralympic Sports/Disciplines: -
Current use: Football Stadium
Post-games use: Football Stadium
The National Equestrian Center is located in the Deodoro Cluster in close proximity to the National Shooting Center. Constructed for the 2007 Pan American Games, it has been designed in accordance with International Federation standards for international competition. The complex has an overall area of 82,000m² and will be expanded for the Games.
Legacy: The venue will be fully integrated into the Deodoro facilities of the Olympic Training Center, providing an important base for Equestrian in Brazil. It will also continue to be used for major competitions including the 2011 CISM World Military Games.
Olympic Sports/Disciplines: Equestrian
Paralympic Sports/Disciplines: Equestrian
Current use: Olympic Training Center
Post-games use: Olympic Training Center
Gross seating capacity: 14,000
The National Shooting Center was constructed for the 2007 Pan American Games to International Federation standards, and will require minimal modifications for the Olympic and Paralympic Games. The venue features permanent facilities for athletes and officials and fully equipped shooting ranges for all disciplines.
Legacy: Already used as an elite training facility, the venue will be fully integrated into the Olympic Training Center (OTC), providing a strong legacy for all shooting disciplines and an important facility for the development of Shooting in Brazil. The venue is also used as a training facility by the Brazilian military forces, who support the ongoing operation and maintenance of the venue.
Olympic Sports/Disciplines: Shooting
Paralympic Sports/Disciplines: Shooting
Current use: Olympic Training Center
Post-games use: Olympic Training Center
Gross seating capacity: 1,000 (Trap and Skeet qualifying); 2,000 (Trap and Skeet finals); 1,600 (Hall finals); 1,000 (10m Range); 750 (50m Range); 500 (25m Range)
The Olympic Mountain Bike Park will be located in the X Park, a new adventure sports precinct to be built in the Deodoro Zone. Deodoro will include six sports in a compact venue cluster, with direct links to the Olympic Village. A challenging, temporary Olympic course will be constructed, while an additional permanent training course will also be developed.
Legacy: The permanent training course within the X Park will be maintained as a legacy for elite sports training and also for recreational use after the Games. The Deodoro region contains the highest concentration of youth in Rio, and the X Park will provide a wonderful facility to encourage youth participation in sport.
Olympic Sports/Disciplines: Cycling (Mountain Bike)
Paralympic Sports/Disciplines: -
Gross seating capacity: 5,000
The Olympic Whitewater Stadium will be located in the X Park, a new adventure sports precinct to be built in the Deodoro Zone. Deodoro will include six sports in a compact venue cluster, with direct links to the Olympic Village. A permanent course will be constructed with temporary support facilities and seating for 8,000.
Legacy: The Olympic Whitewater Stadium will be maintained as a legacy for elite sports training and also for recreational use after the Games. The Deodoro region contains the highest concentration of youth in Rio, and the X Park will provide a wonderful facility to encourage youth participation in sport.
Olympic Sports/Disciplines: Canoe/Kayak (Slalom)
Paralympic Sports/Disciplines: -
Current use: -
Post-games use: Community Park and Olympic Training Center
Gross seating capacity: 8,000
The Olympic BMX Center will be located in the X Park, a new adventure sports precinct to be built in the Deodoro Zone. Deodoro will include six sports in a compact venue cluster, with direct links to the Olympic Village. A permanent BMX track will be constructed, with temporary seatings for 7,500 and additional temporary support facilities.
Legacy: The BMX venue will be maintained as a legacy for elite sports training and also for recreational use after the Games. The Deodoro region contains the highest concentration of youth in Rio, and the X Park will provide a wonderful facility to encourage youth participation in sport.
Olympic Sports/Disciplines: Cycling (BMX)
Paralympic Sports/Disciplines: -
Current use: -
Post-games use: Community Park and Olympic Training Center
Gross seating capacity: 7,500
Deodoro Arena will be a new 5,000 seat arena located in the heart of the Deodoro Cluster, within 300m of the Vila Militar Rail Station and within walking distance of the other five sports within the cluster.
Legacy: The Deodoro Arena will provide a much needed, new multi-purpose facility for this region of the city, building on the legacy of the 2007 Pan American Games which has seen a significant increase in youth sport participation in the area. In addition, the venue will be integrated into the Deodoro facilities of the Olympic Training Center.
Olympic Sports/Disciplines: Fencing
Paralympic Sports/Disciplines: Wheelchair fencing
Current use: -
Post-games use: Olympic Training Center
Gross seating capacity: 5,000
A temporary stadium with a capacity of 15,000 will be constructed directly adjacent to the Deodoro Arena (which will be used for Fencing), and the existing Aquatic Center. A feature of the venue will be the proximity of all venues to one another, allowing comfortable walking distances for spectators and accredited clients.
Legacy: The Deodoro Arena will continue to be used for Modern Pentathlon training, and will be fully integrated into the Deodoro facilities of the Olympic Training Center.
Olympic Sports/Disciplines: Modern Pentathlon
Paralympic Sports/Disciplines: -
Gross seating capacity: 15,000
Originally built in 1960, Morumbi Stadium will undergo a major renovation for the 2014 FIFA World Cup, ensuring that for the 2016 Olympic Games the venue will meet all FIFA standards and requirements. São Paulo is Brazil’s largest city, and is connected by regular 35 minute flights from Rio’s domestic and international airports.
Legacy: The restoration of the venue will be an important asset for the city of São Paulo, as the stadium is home to the São Paulo Football Club and hosts the Brazilian national team for major international competitions. It is also a major concert venue, being São Paulo’s largest stadium.
Olympic Sports/Disciplines: Football
Paralympic Sports/Disciplines: -
Current use: Football Stadium
Post-games use: Football Stadium
Gross seating capacity: 66,000
The iconic Maracanã Stadium will be the venue for Olympic and Paralympic Opening and Closing Ceremonies and Olympic Football. Originally constructed in 1950 for the FIFA World Cup, Maracanã and the surrounding precinct will be completely upgraded for the 2014 FIFA World Cup, ensuring an outstanding venue for the 2016 Games. Planned improvements include the addition of large public plazas within the precinct and improved transport infrastructure.
Legacy: The restoration of the Maracanã Stadium and surrounding precinct is an important project for the city of Rio, enhancing a world class major venue for the city, and accelerating the urban regeneration of this region, a major priority for the city.
Olympic Sports/Disciplines: Opening and Closing Cerimonies ; Football
Paralympic Sports/Disciplines: Opening and Closing Cerimonies
Current use: Football Stadium
Post-games use: Football Stadium
Gross seating capacity: 90,000
Built in 1965, and regularly used for major international and national football competitions, it will be fully restored to meet all technical requirements for the 2014 FIFA World Cup. The stadium is located in an important area of the city, with the adjacent Pampulha Lake and surrounding monuments which were conceived by the famous Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer providing a wonderful backdrop for Olympic competition. The venue is also in close proximity to major hotels and accessible by freeways and major arterial roads.
Legacy: The restoration of the venue will leave an important asset for the city of Belo Horizonte, as the stadium is home of two important Football clubs and hosts the Brazilian national team for major international competitions. The renovation of the stadium is also closely linked to the restoration of the Pampulha area with its important heritage monuments.
Olympic Sports/Disciplines: Football
Paralympic Sports/Disciplines: -
Current use: Football Stadium
Post-games use: Football Stadium
Gross seating capacity: 74,000
The Mané Garrincha Stadium in Brasília is located approximately 1.5 hours by air from Rio. It is listed as a world heritage site, featuring over 100 buildings designed by renowned Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer. Originally built in 1974, the Mané Garrincha Stadium will be fully renovated to meet all technical requirements for the 2014 FIFA World Cup, providing an excellent venue for Olympic Football.
Legacy: The Mané Garrincha Stadium is regularly used for national and international football competitions, concerts and other major events. The stadium renovations to be undertaken for the 2014 FIFA World Cup will provide much needed improvements to one of Brazil’s most important stadiums, and will enable the residents of the national capital to share the Olympic spirit in 2016.
Olympic Sports/Disciplines: Football
Paralympic Sports/Disciplines: -
Current use: Football Stadium
Post-games use: Football Stadium
Gross seating capacity: 76,000
Fonte Nova Stadium in Salvador is located in 2.5 hour flight from Rio. Brazil’s original capital, the city is rich in culture and history, and is a major international touristic destination. Originally constructed in 1951, the venue will be completely refurbished for the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
Legacy: Once upgraded for the 2014 FIFA World Cup, Fonte Nova Stadium will become the premier Football stadium in the north of the country. Two major Brazilian clubs, Bahia and Vitoria, will benefit significantly from the improved facilities. The wider region, host to a significant number of major cultural events, will also benefit from the venue upgrade.
Olympic Sports/Disciplines: Football
Paralympic Sports/Disciplines: -
Current use: Football Stadium
Post-games use: Football Stadium
Gross seating capacity: 60,000
The Live Sites have the proposal of making Rio 2016 an event without boundaries, taking the Olympic experience to all people, mainly to the youth of Brazil and the entire world. They are open spaces located in public areas in different cities and are used to promote the sports’ party through the exhibition of films and preparation of events and activities to all ages.
The idea is to reach 15 cities, at least two in each continent. The combination of breakthrough broadcasting technology with interactive activities makes the Olympic Games a global celebration, live, wherever you are.
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