Mountain bike legend Julien Absalon aiming for golden ‘au revoir’ at Rio 2016 Games
Frenchman, considered by many the best of all time, hopes to secure third Olympic title on exciting new course in Deodoro
Kobe Bryant says playing at Rio 2016 Olympic Games would be a ‘beautiful experience’
USA basketball legend, who could win a third consecutive gold medal, expresses desire to be part of team for the first time
Paralympic icon Zahra Nemati targets spot in Rio 2016 Olympic Games
Iranian who won historic archery gold at London 2012 Paralympic Games has earned a place for her nation in Rio Olympic Games
FIFA announces match schedule for Rio 2016 Olympic football tournament
The opening match will be in Rio’s Olympic Stadium, while the men’s and women’s finals will take place at the Maracanã
Boccia to get second wave of Rio 2016 test events under way
Paralympic event will allow Games organisers to analyse transport services and accessibility
Dilma Rousseff presents the ‘10 Commandments’ of the Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games
Brazilian President participates in meeting with organising committee and federal, state and municipal governments at Rio 2016 headquarters
Japan’s sevens team keeps rugby fever on the boil by qualifying for Rio 2016 Olympic Games
Victory over Hong Kong in Asian qualifier follows on from recent success of ‘Brave Blossoms’ at Rugby World Cup
Rio 2016 and IAAF guarantee commitment to clean sport after publication of WADA report into doping
IOC says protection of clean athletes a priority and backs IAAF president Sebastian Coe
Rio 2016 receives keys to International Broadcast Centre in Barra Olympic Park
Giant building from where images of Olympic and Paralympic Games will be transmitted was one of the most complex construction projects, says city mayor
Mitch Larkin, swimming’s new ‘wonder boy’, out to make a splash at Rio 2016 Olympic Games
Australian took double gold at world championships and believes a world record time will be required to top podium in Brazil
