Rio 2016 presents plans to german and british olympic officials
Bernhard Schwank and Clive Woodward met with the President of the Rio 2016 Bid Committee
Photo: Sergio Huoliver/ COB
Rio de Janeiros breathtaking scenery and details of the citys plans to host the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games were presented yesterday to the Secretary General of the German Olympic Committee, Bernhard Schwank and the Director of Elite Performance of the British Olympic Association, Clive Woodward. Both Schwank and Woodward are in Rio to participate in the Brazilian Olympic Committees Sports Development Seminar beginning today.
Bernhard Schwank and Clive Woodward met with the President of the Rio 2016 Bid Committee, Carlos Arthur Nuzman and Rio 2016 Secretary General, Carlos Roberto Osório. They subsequently met Rio 2016 Commission Manager, Marcello Cordeiro, who outlined the citys proposed Games Plan and accompanied both officials on a panoramic flight tour of the city to get a full sense of the Plan and see several sports facilities, including Maracanã Stadium, Maria Lenk Aquatic Park and the Olympic Arena.
What most impressed me was seeing such a compact project in such a beautiful setting, said Bernhard Schwank, who at the Sports Development Seminar will give a presentation about the German Olympic Committees structure. Sports such as rowing and sailing, which in previous Olympic Games took place in more remote locations, would be held in the city of Rio itself. Athletes would really love it and the general public would be able to watch a greater number of competitions. Rio de Janeiro has put together a very strong proposal.
Clive Woodward, who was coach of the England team which won the 2003 Rugby World Cup, believes that athletes around the world would enjoy competing in Rio de Janeiro. Its a unique city, he said. It combines spectacular scenery and urban infrastructure which is ideal for sports. I was impressed with the plans and I believe it provides all the facilities athletes need. Woodward will speak on training British coaches.
Following his meeting with the two officials, Carlos Arthur Nuzman emphasized Brazils valuable understanding of the needs of the sports community. The Rio 2016 bid is driven by Brazils passion for sport, with the support of the three levels of government and society. As a result, we understand the needs of athletes, of the National Olympic Committees and of the International Sports Federations and can offer a unique experience for each one of these stakeholders, he said.
The Sports Development Seminar is designed to stimulate discussion and share best practice in sports management among members of Brazils Olympic sports confederations, representatives of the Ministry of Sport and the State and City Sports Secretariats. The event will also feature Brazilian specialists in elite sports, such as Bernardinho, Brazils volleyball coach, and Carlos Alberto Parreira, renowned football coach.
Bernhard Schwank and Clive Woodward met with the President of the Rio 2016 Bid Committee, Carlos Arthur Nuzman and Rio 2016 Secretary General, Carlos Roberto Osório. They subsequently met Rio 2016 Commission Manager, Marcello Cordeiro, who outlined the citys proposed Games Plan and accompanied both officials on a panoramic flight tour of the city to get a full sense of the Plan and see several sports facilities, including Maracanã Stadium, Maria Lenk Aquatic Park and the Olympic Arena.
What most impressed me was seeing such a compact project in such a beautiful setting, said Bernhard Schwank, who at the Sports Development Seminar will give a presentation about the German Olympic Committees structure. Sports such as rowing and sailing, which in previous Olympic Games took place in more remote locations, would be held in the city of Rio itself. Athletes would really love it and the general public would be able to watch a greater number of competitions. Rio de Janeiro has put together a very strong proposal.
Clive Woodward, who was coach of the England team which won the 2003 Rugby World Cup, believes that athletes around the world would enjoy competing in Rio de Janeiro. Its a unique city, he said. It combines spectacular scenery and urban infrastructure which is ideal for sports. I was impressed with the plans and I believe it provides all the facilities athletes need. Woodward will speak on training British coaches.
Following his meeting with the two officials, Carlos Arthur Nuzman emphasized Brazils valuable understanding of the needs of the sports community. The Rio 2016 bid is driven by Brazils passion for sport, with the support of the three levels of government and society. As a result, we understand the needs of athletes, of the National Olympic Committees and of the International Sports Federations and can offer a unique experience for each one of these stakeholders, he said.
The Sports Development Seminar is designed to stimulate discussion and share best practice in sports management among members of Brazils Olympic sports confederations, representatives of the Ministry of Sport and the State and City Sports Secretariats. The event will also feature Brazilian specialists in elite sports, such as Bernardinho, Brazils volleyball coach, and Carlos Alberto Parreira, renowned football coach.
