Rio’s residents to host Olympic fans as Airbnb signs deal for 2016 Games
Online home-rental company will offer 20,000 affordable options for 380,000 foreign guests to stay in homes of cariocas
‘Elegance and calm’ to meet ‘loud and fast’ in Deodoro, Rio 2016’s second Olympic Park
An eclectic mix of traditional and new disciplines will give way to the city’s first extreme sports park after the Games
Special series: what to see in the four Rio 2016 Olympic Games competition zones
With tickets to the Olympic Games now on sale, check out our guide to how to make the most of each venue cluster
World’s sports fans to come together in Barra, heart of the Rio 2016 Games
Home to Barra Olympic Park and a total of 15 venues and 23 sports, this Games zone will also host the return of golf
Rio 2016 opens innovative volunteer training centre and starts selection process
Facility offers a ‘sensory tour’ about the history of the Games and space for group role-play activities
Rio 2016 releases daily competition schedule for Olympic Games
Published as part of the ‘500 days to go’ celebrations, schedule will allow spectators to start planning their Games-time programme
Rio 2016 launches commemorative postal stamps for Olympic and Paralympic Games
First batch released to celebrate 500 days until Olympic Games and features 10 sports – two more batches will be launched this year
Athletes set social media buzzing with posts celebrating 500 days until Rio 2016 Games
Golden dreams and promises of success... sports stars from around the world are getting excited about the Olympic Games
Brazilian Olympic Committee celebrates centenary with book launch at Rio 2016 headquarters
Launched as part of the ‘500 days until the Olympic Games’ celebrations, photographic book tells the story of South America’s oldest NOC
Brazil’s Paralympic footballers tell rivals: ‘We’re ready to win gold at Rio 2016 Games’
Seven-a-side team say they have the skill and flair to overcome Russia and Ukraine, who have dominated the sport in recent years
