Rio 2016 wins applause in Europe
Governor Sérgio Cabral and Janeth participate in bid presentation at meeting of European Olympic Committees
Photo: Carlos Magno
Rio de Janeiros bid to host the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games warmed up the chilly October weather in Istanbul. With a vibrant, technically-detailed presentation, the Rio 2016 commission received applause at the general assembly of the European Olympic Committees, which began today. The Brazilian presentation was led by Rio 2016 president, Carlos Arthur Nuzman and Secretary General, Carlos Roberto Osório, and also featured the governor of Rio, Sérgio Cabral, the mayor-elect, Eduardo Paes, and Janeth, double Olympic basketball medalist (silver in Atlanta 96 and bronze in Sydney 2000). The Ministry of Sports Djan Madruga, and the State Secretary for Tourism, Sport and Leisure, Márcia Lins, also took part in the event.
This was Rio 2016s third official presentation. In October, Rios vision for the Games was presented to the Pan American Sports Organization and Olympic Council of Asia.
We have learned a lot from our colleagues in the Olympic Movement in recent years. During this important presentation, we showed that no city is more passionate about sport and keen to host the 2016 Olympic Games than Rio de Janeiro. Staging this event would be a great honor not only for Brazil, but for the whole of South America, said Nuzman, who opened the presentation.
Governor Cabral noted the federal, state and municipal governments united support for Rio 2016. In 2007, all levels of government worked together to hold the best ever Pan American Games. We built beautiful sports venues, we created a unified command structure and learned a lot. Now, we understand the details that make the difference and we will hold an exceptional edition of the Olympic Games, pledged Cabral.
World basketball champion in 1994, Janeth made an emotional speech which touched representatives of the 49 countries that participated in the assembly. During my career, I had the opportunity to compete in four Olympic Games. I wouldnt change this for anything, except for the chance to witness this emotion again in Rio de Janeiro.
The presentation in Istanbul set out Rio 2016s main points in areas such as transport, sports venues and security. Osório presented figures on the Brazilian economy and significant facts for the countrys development, such as the recent massive oil discoveries. This information sometimes surprises. The World Bank forecasts that, by 2016, Brazil will be the fifth biggest economy in the world. We are also a young country, with 65 million people under 18, and the Rio 2016 Games would connect the Olympic Movement to a new public, he said.
The International Olympic Committee will select the Host City of the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games on 2 October 2009. Competing against Rio de Janeiro are Chicago, Madrid and Tokyo.
This was Rio 2016s third official presentation. In October, Rios vision for the Games was presented to the Pan American Sports Organization and Olympic Council of Asia.
We have learned a lot from our colleagues in the Olympic Movement in recent years. During this important presentation, we showed that no city is more passionate about sport and keen to host the 2016 Olympic Games than Rio de Janeiro. Staging this event would be a great honor not only for Brazil, but for the whole of South America, said Nuzman, who opened the presentation.
Governor Cabral noted the federal, state and municipal governments united support for Rio 2016. In 2007, all levels of government worked together to hold the best ever Pan American Games. We built beautiful sports venues, we created a unified command structure and learned a lot. Now, we understand the details that make the difference and we will hold an exceptional edition of the Olympic Games, pledged Cabral.
World basketball champion in 1994, Janeth made an emotional speech which touched representatives of the 49 countries that participated in the assembly. During my career, I had the opportunity to compete in four Olympic Games. I wouldnt change this for anything, except for the chance to witness this emotion again in Rio de Janeiro.
The presentation in Istanbul set out Rio 2016s main points in areas such as transport, sports venues and security. Osório presented figures on the Brazilian economy and significant facts for the countrys development, such as the recent massive oil discoveries. This information sometimes surprises. The World Bank forecasts that, by 2016, Brazil will be the fifth biggest economy in the world. We are also a young country, with 65 million people under 18, and the Rio 2016 Games would connect the Olympic Movement to a new public, he said.
The International Olympic Committee will select the Host City of the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games on 2 October 2009. Competing against Rio de Janeiro are Chicago, Madrid and Tokyo.
