China, the superpower of world table tennis
Asians dominate the Olympic and Paralympic medal tables in the sport
Brazilian post office signs up to play key role in Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games
As official sponsor and logistics operator, Correios will be responsible for moving more than 30 million items, including athletes’ equipment
IOC President Thomas Bach says he is ‘very confident’ about the success of the Rio 2016 Games during visit to Brazil
German stresses importance of legacy after meeting President Dilma Rousseff, flying over venues and playing football at Maracanã
Rio 2016 Committee announces R$7bn budget for organising the Olympic and Paralympic Games
Total will be raised from private sources such as sponsorship, ticket sales, licensing and IOC contribution
Rio 2016 Games are ‘my greatest dream’ says swimming marathon world champion Poliana Okimoto
After a hugely successful 2013, Brazilian open-water specialist turns her attention to a third Olympic appearance
“I regained my freedom through paracanoe,” says former model Fernando Fernandes
After a car accident left him paralysed, the Brazilian catwalk star became four-time world champion and Paralympic role model
Usain Bolt says Brazilian passion will make Rio 2016 the perfect Olympic farewell
Jamaican superstar aims to defend his three sprint titles in ‘Marvellous City’ before retiring from athletics
Hot in the Olympic city - how to safely enjoy summer sports in scorching Rio de Janeiro
With temperatures climbing to over 40 degrees, we asked Olympic experts for tips on exercising outdoors without risking your health
Olympic and Paralympic athletes reveal their resolutions for 2014
Alice Franco, César Cielo, Daniel Dias, Poliana Okimoto and other sports stars outline their goals for the new year
Rio 2016 welcomes in 2014 and looks forward to another exciting year
Highlights include our mascots launch, first test event, volunteers registration and the Rio 2016 Culture and Education Programmes
