Rio 2016 is the subject of the Olympic Brazil Award 2009
President Lula receives the Olympic Personality Award for his commitment with Rios Bid to host 2016 Games
The historical selection of Rio de Janeiro to host 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games was the theme of the 11th edition of the Olympic Brazil Award ceremony. On Monday, December 21, the most important celebration of national sport was staged at Maracanazinho Gymnasium, where athletes, officials, personalities and guests joined president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Minister of Sport Orlando Silva; governor Sérgio Cabral and mayor Eduardo Paes and the president of Rio 2016 Bid Committee, Carlos Arthur Nuzman, to recall the October 2 victory in Copenhagen, Denmark.
For is commitment with Rios bid, president Lula received the Olympic Personality Award 2009. I though I had already experienced all the emotions a human being is capable of feeling. But nothing compares to what I have actually felt in Copenhagen. We were awarded the Olympic Games because we worked in unison and professionally, Lula said, drawing a big round of applause from the audience.
President Carlos Arthur Nuzman offered special thanks to the representatives of the three levels of government, to volunteers, the press and Rio 2016 Bid Committee and to all those who supported Rios Olympic project. The final thank you was directed to the athletes. These are the heroes who write the most brilliant pages and drive Brazilian sport higher and higher, Nuzman said.
The Olympic Brazil Award paid tribute to the stars of 42 sport disciplines. Swimmer César Cielo and judoka Sarah Menezes were elected 2009 top athletes. To Minister Orlando Silva, the organization of the Olympic Games Rio 2016 will follow the example set by each one of the awarded athletes. Athletes follow strict programs and every day new targets must be met. This is how we intend to proceed, and I am absolutely sure we will deliver an unforgettable event in 2016, Orlando stated.
The Maracanãzinho Stadium, venue of the Olympic Brazil Award, will be one of the competition venues of Rio 2016 Games and was selected to host the volleyball competitions. As governor Sérgio Cabral recalled, the gymnasium was fully renovated for the Pan American Games Rio 2007. We have delivered the best Pan American Games in history, and this proved to the world that we were actually capable of hosting the Olympic Games. Brazil is experiencing an extraordinary moment and, thanks to much hard work, for the first time South America will host the largest event, Cabral said.
Minister Orlando Silva, governor Sérgio Cabral and mayor Eduardo Paes received the Rio 2016 Merit Award. I accept this award on behalf of a fantastic people, the people of Rio de Janeiro. The victory of this city resulted from joint efforts and represents the power of a special city that showed the world its extraordinary ability to face challenges. By 2016, our city will be even better, Paes assured.
For is commitment with Rios bid, president Lula received the Olympic Personality Award 2009. I though I had already experienced all the emotions a human being is capable of feeling. But nothing compares to what I have actually felt in Copenhagen. We were awarded the Olympic Games because we worked in unison and professionally, Lula said, drawing a big round of applause from the audience.
President Carlos Arthur Nuzman offered special thanks to the representatives of the three levels of government, to volunteers, the press and Rio 2016 Bid Committee and to all those who supported Rios Olympic project. The final thank you was directed to the athletes. These are the heroes who write the most brilliant pages and drive Brazilian sport higher and higher, Nuzman said.
The Olympic Brazil Award paid tribute to the stars of 42 sport disciplines. Swimmer César Cielo and judoka Sarah Menezes were elected 2009 top athletes. To Minister Orlando Silva, the organization of the Olympic Games Rio 2016 will follow the example set by each one of the awarded athletes. Athletes follow strict programs and every day new targets must be met. This is how we intend to proceed, and I am absolutely sure we will deliver an unforgettable event in 2016, Orlando stated.
The Maracanãzinho Stadium, venue of the Olympic Brazil Award, will be one of the competition venues of Rio 2016 Games and was selected to host the volleyball competitions. As governor Sérgio Cabral recalled, the gymnasium was fully renovated for the Pan American Games Rio 2007. We have delivered the best Pan American Games in history, and this proved to the world that we were actually capable of hosting the Olympic Games. Brazil is experiencing an extraordinary moment and, thanks to much hard work, for the first time South America will host the largest event, Cabral said.
Minister Orlando Silva, governor Sérgio Cabral and mayor Eduardo Paes received the Rio 2016 Merit Award. I accept this award on behalf of a fantastic people, the people of Rio de Janeiro. The victory of this city resulted from joint efforts and represents the power of a special city that showed the world its extraordinary ability to face challenges. By 2016, our city will be even better, Paes assured.
