Work starts on Deodoro Olympic Park, the second largest Rio 2016 venue cluster
Nine venues, including some built for 2007 Pan-American Games, will host 11 Olympic and four Paralympic sports
Rio 2016 education programme officially added to city schools curriculum
Initiative aims to promote Olympic and Paralympic values to youngsters
Goalball teams go into battle for places at Rio 2016 Paralympic Games
Top six in world championships in Finland will qualify, with host nation, Lithuania, China and Japan among the favourites
Powerlifting legend Amalia Perez dreaming of her fifth Paralympic medal 'at home' in Rio
Veteran Mexican athlete, who has two gold and two silver medals, says Rio 2016 Games may be her farewell
Weightlifters pushing limits at gym – and dining table – in bid for Rio 2016 glory
Strength, technique and lots of meat and eggs are keys to successful preparation for Olympic Games
‘Strongest man in the world’ tips four nations for weightlifting glory at Rio 2016 Games
Iranian legend Hossein Reza Zadeh believes China, Russia, Iran and Poland will battle for golds at next Olympic Games
Weightlifting special: the world's strongest athletes are on their way to Rio 2016
Weightlifting and powerlifting are the focus of this month's sport special on rio2016.com - find out what's in store
Weightlifting and powerlifting: from Ancient Egypt to the modern Olympic and Paralympic Games
Find out about the history, techniques and leading nations of the sports that will bring the world’s strongest athletes to Rio in 2016
Fans from all over the world take over Rio's streets for FIFA 2014 World Cup
Visitors from the four corners of the planet mingle with locals and enjoy the famous carioca hospitality
Usain Bolt and Michael Phelps invite you to get active for Olympic Day
Leading athletes star in IOC video to inspire public to get off the sofa and embrace the Olympic values
