Olympic Training Centre (OTC) Hall 1 will be built for Rio 2016™ and will be part of the Olympic Training Centre (OTC), which will be part of the legacy. It is located in the Rio Olympic Park Precinct with eight other Olympic and Paralympic sports. It 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: Hall 1 will be used for training of 12 Olympic sports after the end of the Games and will be fully integrated to the Olympic Training Centre (OTC), which will include athlete and coach facilities. The installation 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 Centre
Gross seating capacity (Olympic Games): 16,000
Gross seating capacity (Paralympic Games): 10,500
Olympic Training Centre (OTC) Hall 2 will be built for Rio 2016™ and will be part of the Olympic Training Centre (OTC), which will be part of the legacy. It is located in the Rio Olympic Park Precinct with eight other Olympic and Paralympic sports. It is within five minutes of the Olympic and Paralympic Village and walking distance from the IBC/MPC.
Legacy: Hall 2 will be used for training of 12 Olympic sports after the end of the Games and will be fully integrated to the Olympic Training Centre (OTC). 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 and Judo
Paralympic Sports/Disciplines: Judo and Boccia
Current use: -
Post-games use: Olympic Training Centre
Gross seating capacity (Olympic Games): 10,000
Gross seating capacity (Paralympic Games): 7,000
Olympic Training Centre (OTC) Hall 3 will be built for Rio 2016™ and will be part of the Olympic Training Centre (OTC), which will be part of the legacy. It is located in the Rio Olympic Park Precinct with eight other Olympic and Paralympic sports. It is within five minutes of the Olympic and Paralympic Village and walking distance from the IBC/MPC.
Legacy: Hall 3 will be used for training of 12 Olympic sports after the end of the Games and will be fully integrated to the Olympic Training Centre (OTC). 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 Centre
Gross seating capacity (Olympic and Paralympic): 10,000
Olympic Training Centre (OTC) - Hall 4 will be built for Rio 2016™ and will be fully temporary. It is 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 Centre
Gross seating capacity (Olympic Games): 12,000
Gross seating capacity (Paralympic Games): 7,000
The Olympic Tennis Centre will be part of the Olympic Training Centre (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 nine hectares. Temporary seating and facilities will be used to supplement permanent infrastructure to meet Games requirements. The Olympic Tennis Centre 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, nine 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 Tennis
Current use: -
Post-games use: Olympic Training Centre
Gross seating capacity (Olympic and Paralympic Games): 10,000 (Central Court); 5,000 (Court 1); 3,000 (Court 2); 250 (Other courts)
The Rio Olympic Velodrome will be located within the Rio Olympic Park Precinct near the IBC/MPC and within less than ten minutes of the Olympic and Paralympic Village.
Legacy: The venue will be an integral part of the Olympic Training Centre (OTC), one of the important legacies of Rio 2016™. 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 (Olympic and Paralympic Games): 5,000
Maria Lenk Aquatic Centre 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 Centre 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 Centre (OTC) as a centre 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 (Olympic Games): 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: -
Olympic Sports/Disciplines: Aquatics (Swimming and Synchronised swimming)
Paralympic Sports/Disciplines: Aquatics (Swimming)
Current use: -
Post-games use: Olympic Training Centre
Gross seating capacity (Olympic and Paralympic Games): 18,000
Completed for the 2007 Pan American Games, the venue was designed for Olympic Gymnastics. It is located within the Rio Olympic Park Precinct with eight 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. 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 and Olympic Training Centre (OTC)
Gross seating capacity (Olympic and Paralympic Games): 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 centre, 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 Centre, ensuring a legacy for Boxing in Brazil.
Olympic Sports/Disciplines: Boxing
Paralympic Sports/Disciplines: -
Current use: Exposition Centre
Post-games use: Exposition Centre
Gross seating capacity (Olympic Games): 9,000
In Riocentro a unique concept will be introduced for Table Tennis with a 5,000 seat Centre 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 centre, 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 Centre (OTC), ensuring a legacy for Table Tennis in Brazil.
Olympic Sports/Disciplines: Table Tennis
Paralympic Sports/Disciplines: Table Tennis
Current use: Exposition Centre
Post-games use: Exposition Centre
Gross seating capacity (Olympic and Paralympic Games): 5,000 (Centre 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 centre 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 Centre, ensuring a legacy for Badminton in Brazil.
Olympic Sports/Disciplines: Badminton
Paralympic Sports/Disciplines: -
Current use: Exposition Centre
Post-games use: Exposition Centre
Gross seating capacity (Olympic Games): 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 centre, 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 Centre (OTC), ensuring a legacy in Brazil.
Olympic Sports/Disciplines: Weightlifting
Paralympic Sports/Disciplines: Powerlifting
Gross seating capacity (Olympic Games): 6,500
Gross seating capacity (Paralympic Games): 4,550
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 the National Rowing Confederation (CBR) will benefit significantly from such enhancements.
Olympic Sports/Disciplines: Rowing and Canoe/Kayak (Flatwater)
Paralympic Sports/Disciplines: Rowing and Paracanoe
Current use: Venue and commercial space; Rowing and Canoe/Kayak
Post-Games use: Venue and commercial space; Rowing and Canoe/Kayak
Gross seating capacity (Olympic Games): 14,000
Gross seating capacity (Paralympic Games): 7,000
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.
The stadium will be temporarily built to serve the Beach Volleyball competitions.
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 (Olympic Games): 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: -
Olympic Sports/Disciplines: Aquatics (Marathon Swimming); Triathlon
Paralympic Sports/Disciplines: Paratriathlon
Gross seating capacity (Olympic and Paralympic Games): 5,000
The venue is located near the city centre 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: -
Olympic Sports/Disciplines: Sailing
Paralympic Sports/Disciplines: Sailing
Current use: Marina
Post-games use: Marina
Gross seating capacity (Olympic Games): 10,000
Gross seating capacity (Paralympic Games): 5,000
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 (Olympic Games): 5,000 Athletics(Marathon); 5,000 Cycling (Road)
Gross seating capacity (Paralympic Games): 5,000 Athletics (Marathon); 2,500 Cycling (Road)
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: Football
Paralympic Sports/Disciplines: -
Current use: Football Stadium
Post-games use: Football Stadium and major events
Gross seating capacity (Olympic and Paralympic Games): 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 (Olympic and Paralympic Games): 12,000
The famous Sambódromo, home of the annual Carnival 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: Carnival and events
Post-games use: Carnival and events
Gross seating capacity (Olympic Games): 30,000 Athletics (Marathon); 6,000 Archery
Gross seating capacity (Paralympic Games): 4,200 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 to facilitate operations.
Legacy: João Havelange Olympic Stadiumis 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 of Engenho de Dentro surrounding the venue.
Olympic Sports/Disciplines: Athletics
Paralympic Sports/Disciplines: Athletics
Current use: Football Stadium, Athletics and major events
Post-games use: Football Stadium, Athletics and major events
Gross seating capacity (Olympic and Paralympic Games): 60,000
The National Equestrian Centre is located in the Deodoro Cluster in close proximity to the National Shooting Centre. Constructed for the 2007 Pan American Games, it has been designed in accordance with the International Equestrian Federation standards for international competition. The area complex is approximately 1,000,000,00 m² and its facilities will be refurbished and expanded for Rio 2016™.
Legacy: The venue will be fully integrated into the Deodoro facilities of the Olympic Training Centre, 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 Centre and used daily by the Brazilian Army Equestrian School
Post-games use: Olympic Training Centre
Gross seating capacity (Olympic Games): 14,000
Gross seating capacity (Paralympic Games): 7,000
The National Shooting Centre 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 Centre (OTC), providing a strong legacy for all shooting disciplines and an important facility for the development of Shooting in Brazil.
Olympic Sports/Disciplines: Shooting
Paralympic Sports/Disciplines: Shooting
Uso atual: Olympic Training Centre and daily used by the Brazilian Shooting Federation and training of the Brazilian Armed Forces, which provide continuous support to the operation and maintenance of the centre.
Gross seating capacity (Olympic Games): 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)
Gross seating capacity (Paralympic Games): 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 technical and diversified course of approximately 6,000m long will be built with different height levels and segments which will enable competitors to go past the audience more than once during the event. The adjacent venue will be fully temporary.
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.
Olympic Sports/Disciplines: Cycling (Mountain Bike)
Paralympic Sports/Disciplines: -
Current use: -
Post-games use: Community Park and Olympic Training Centre
Gross seating capacity (Olympic Games): 5,000 + 20,000 standing.
The Canoe/Kayak Slalom Olympic Stadium will be built for Rio 2016™ and located in the X Park. A permanent 250-400 m long course and additional temporary support facilities will be built.
Legacy: The Canoe/Kayak Slalom Olympic Stadium will be maintained as a legacy for elite sports training and also for recreational use after the Games.
Olympic Sports/Disciplines: Canoe/Kayak (Slalom)
Paralympic Sports/Disciplines: -
Current use: -
Post-games use: Community Park and Olympic Training Centre
Gross seating capacity (Olympic Games): 8,000
The Olympic BMX Centre will be built for Rio 2016™ and located in the X Park. A permanent BMX track for a 300-400m long course and additional temporary support facilities will be constructed.
Legacy: The BMX venue will be maintained as a legacy for elite sports training and also for recreational use after the Games.
Olympic Sports/Disciplines: Cycling (BMX)
Paralympic Sports/Disciplines: -
Current use: -
Post-games use: Community Park and Olympic Training Centre
Gross seating capacity (Olympic Games): 7,500
Deodoro Arena will be a new arena, located in the heart of the Deodoro Cluster, within 300m of the Vila Militar Rain Station and within walking distance of the other five sports within the cluster. It will be the venue for Fencing and Modern Pentathlon Fencing.
Legacy: The Deodoro Arena will be built strategically 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 Centre.
Olympic Sports/Disciplines: Fencing
Paralympic Sports/Disciplines: Wheelchair fencing
Current use: -
Post-games use: Olympic Training Centre
Gross seating capacity (Olympic Games): 5,000
Gross seating (Paralympic Games): 2,500
The Modern Penthlaton Park will use three venues as part of an operational complex during the period of the Games:
• Olympic Fencing Area (Fencing), a permanent venue that will be built;
• Modern Penthlaton Aquatic Centre (Swimming) in Círculo Militar;
• Equestrian and Combined Event Arena (Shooting and Running) for Modern Penthlaton, a temporary venue.
The temporary Equestrian and Combined Event Arena stadium will be constructed on the existing Polo field, directly adjacent to the Olympic Fencing Arena, which will be built for the Fencing competitions, and the Aquatic Centre. 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 Olympic Fencing Arena will continue to be used for Modern Pentathlon training, and will be fully integrated into the Olympic Training Centre, as well as the Aquatic Centre.
Olympic Sports/Disciplines: Modern Pentathlon
Paralympic Sports/Disciplines: -
Current use: the Aquatic Centre is used for national and international competitions and as the Olympic Training Centre.
Post-Games use: Olympic Training Centre and Polo Court.
Gross seating capacity (Olympic Games): 15,000 (Equestrian and Combined Event); 2,000 (Aquatic Centre).
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: Football
Paralympic Sports/Disciplines: -
Current use: Football Stadium
Post-games use: Football Stadium and major events
Gross seating capacity (Olympic and Paralympic Games): 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 (Olympic Games): 74,000
The Brasília National 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 Brasília National 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 Brasília National 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 (Olympic Games): 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 (Olympic Games): 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.
The Golf course will be constructed in the Reserva Marapendi (Marapendi Environmental Protection Area), in the neighbourhood of Barra da Tijuca, which will concentrate most of the Rio 2016™ Games venues. It will be a unique Olympic venue, located approximately five Km away from the Olympic and Paralympic Village and seven Km from the Media Principal Centre (MPC) and the International Broadcast Centre (IBC), in the south of Avenida das Américas and in the north of the Marapendi Lake.
Legacy: After the Rio 2016™ Games, it will operate as a public facility the main purpose of which will be to promote Golf in Brazil and South America. It will be one of the main Rio 2016™ Games legacies for the development of Golf in Brazil.
Olympic Sports/Disciplines: Golf
Paralympic Sports/Disciplines: -
Current use: -
Post-Games use: Public Golf course
Gross seating capacity (Olympic Games): 2,500 + 17,500 (standing)
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