Rio 2016 enters the spirit of summer with new beach ‘cangas’
Items that can be used as as beach towells or sarongs set to be a big hit on city's beaches
Rafael Nadal excited about Rio 2016 Olympic Games – but first it’s time for carnival
Spanish tennis legend in town to defend his Rio Open title, and has been invited to take part in samba parade
Manaus enters race to host Rio 2016 Olympic Games football matches
Amazonian city joins São Paulo, Belo Horizonte, Brasília and Salvador on short-list – final decision rests with FIFA
New Zealand women’s rugby players win local hearts in visit to Rio de Janeiro
All Blacks teach kids on Copacabana beach and explain special appeal of ‘sevens’ ahead of 2016 Olympic Games debut
Mario Vázquez Raña leaves legacy for Olympic Movement
President of the Pan-American Sports Organisation (PASO) put his continent on the global sporting map
Argentina men’s football team qualifies for Rio 2016 Olympic Games
Victory over Uruguay in South American under-20 championship means Brazil’s great rivals will go for third Olympic title in Rio
Volleyball legend Giovane Gávio joins team helping ensure success of Rio 2016 Games
A host of Olympians are working at organising committee, planning every detail of competitions
Usain Bolt hoping to see Neymar in action at Rio 2016 Olympic Games
After football idol revealed he is fan of sprint star, Jamaican says he wants to see Brazilian play on home soil
Freed from her past, judo star Kayla Harrison out to defend Olympic title at Rio 2016
First US judoka to win Olympic gold had to overcome teenage trauma and now has a mission much bigger than sport
Tickets for more than 300 finals at Rio 2016 Olympic Games to go on sale this year
Accessible pricing aims to ensure as many fans as possible will be able to see medals being won at first Games in South America
