Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games to spark next wave of pin fever
About 800 models are expected to be sold, swapped and gifted at first edition of Games in South America
Romário: Brazil will finally win football gold at Rio 2016 Olympic Games
Legendary forward makes prediction after recalling his Olympic experience at Seoul 1988 during visit to Rio 2016 headquarters
New images show key venues for Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games taking shape
Overhead photos show progress at Barra Olympic Park, Deodoro Olympic Park and athletes’ village
In a shed in the Amazon... a collection of memorabilia that recalls centuries of Olympic history
Gold peseta coin made for VIPs at Barcelona 1992 Games and 1908 marathon gold medal among highlights in haul of 70,000 items
World Rowing Federation declares itself happy with water quality at Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas
Health survey after test event shows that water conditions at Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic venue are ‘very acceptable’
‘Supermum’ Yelena Isinbayeva aiming for golden farewell at Rio 2016 Olympic Games
Russia’s ‘first lady of the pole vault’ targeting another world record as she prepares to return to action after giving birth to her daughter
Argentina’s footballing ‘Bats’ aiming to swoop to top of podium at Rio 2016 Paralympic Games
But visually impaired 5-a-side team will have to overcome great rivals and perennial champions Brazil
Sailors welcome announcement of courses and schedule for Rio 2016 Olympic regatta
With three courses inside Guanabara Bay and two in open ocean, competitors say diversity of racing areas means best all-round sailors will top the podium
Rodrigo Pessoa, Brazil’s lesser-known Olympic hero, out to make history at Rio 2016
Athens 2004 gold medallist equestrian rider aims to become record seven-time Olympian in front of home crowd
Japan leads the way as first men’s artistic gymnastics teams qualify for Rio 2016 Olympic Games
Top eight at world championships in Glasgow book Olympic spots, with Brazil claiming an unprecedented berth
