Colombia women’s football team book their place at Rio 2016 Olympic Games
Felipe Taborda's side finish second behind Brazil in Copa América to guarantee their spot at first Olympic Games in South America
USA women's basketball team aiming to match the men by booking Rio 2016 spot
Winners of world championship in Turkey will guarantee their place at the Olympic Games, with seven-time champions the favourites
Rio 2016 and Dow to implement most comprehensive carbon programme in Olympic Games history
Chemical company and organising committee pledge to mitigate carbon emissions of Rio 2016 Olympic Games by two million tonnes
Doctors, blacksmiths, needle-workers… Rio 2016 volunteers will fill more than 500 roles
From captaining a boatload of photographers, to giving directions to fans and caring for animals, everyone will make a difference
More than half of Rio 2016 Olympic sailing places won at world championships
New Zealand, Great Britain and France win berths in each of the 10 Olympic classes as 138 of 274 places are decided in Santander, Spain
Pupils from Rio 2016 Education Programme show solidarity with local communities
Kids from 31 city schools launch volunteer projects to help charities, clean up public spaces and promote Olympic and Paralympic values
China top of the shots as 27 nations qualify for Rio 2016 Olympic shooting competition
Asian powerhouse claims nine berths as 64 of 390 Olympic places are decided at world championships
Asian Games to qualify first teams for Rio 2016 Olympic hockey tournament
Two spots up for grabs as 18 teams compete in men's and women's tournaments in Incheon, Republic of Korea
Construction of Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Village 50 per cent complete
Work enters the home straight, with 17 out of 31 buildings erected
Rio 2016 announces ticket prices for Olympic Games with focus on making event open to all
More than half of the 7.5 million tickets will be priced at 70 Brazilian reals (US$30) or below, with cheapest entry at 40 Brazilian reals
