Terezinha Guilhermina and Leomon Moreno voted Brazilian Paralympic Athletes of 2014
Charismatic blind sprinter and high-scoring young goalball star are recognised at glitzy awards ceremony in Copacabana
Rio 2016 looking for 2,000 ‘show business’ volunteers to work on Olympic and Paralympic Games ceremonies
Make-up artists, costume designers and wardrobe assistants among the roles for opening and closing ceremonies and medal presentations
One week left to vote for names of Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games mascots
Born out of an explosion of joy, inspired by the diversity of Brazilian animals and plants, the mascots will be christened next Sunday
Leading women’s handball teams in Europe go into battle for place at Rio 2016 Olympic Games
Norway, Montenegro, Serbia and Spain among the favourites at European championships in Croatia and Hungary – the last Rio 2016 qualifying event of the year
On International Volunteer Day, a tribute to the people who make the Olympic and Paralympic Games possible
Rio 2016 will hire 70,000 volunteers to help stage the Games, but already has 71 ‘pioneer volunteers’ in action across the committee
Rio 2016 stages festival to promote Olympic and Paralympic sports to local residents
More than 400 people try out new activities such as badminton, rugby, hockey, archery and boccia in first of a series of events
Rio 2016 seeking 2,000 volunteers to work in transport for the Olympic and Paralympic Games
Drivers must have a Category B driver’s licence to transport participants to events at different venues
‘This was preparation for the Rio 2016 Games,’ says Aline Silva after winning gold at wrestling’s Brazil Cup
Leading wrestlers from around the world come to Rio de Janeiro for tournament seen as warm-up for next Olympic Games
Brazilian Central Bank launches Rio 2016 commemorative coins
Nine coins – one gold, four silver and four for circulation – that celebrate Rio and the Olympic and Paralympic Games are already available
Rio 2016 discusses Olympic and Paralympic Games planning with NGOs and social groups
Organising committee opens doors for second UN-sponsored workshop that aims to involve wider society in preparations
