Rio de Janeiro hosts important events
World Economic Forum and the defense expo bring world leaders to city
Eike Batista embraces Rio 2016 campaign
Businessman donates R$10 million and praises the discipline, perseverance and passion of Rio de Janeiros Olympic plans
Rio 2016 venues host sailing competition and aquatic marathon
In-port regatta of Volvo Ocean Race and Travessia dos Fortes swimming competition are highlights of a sport-filled weekend in Rio de Janeiro
US president praises Lula
President Lula meets Obama at G-20 meeting in London
President Lula of Brazil visits London Olympic Park
Rio 2016 participates in United Nations events
Rio de Janeiros bid participates in events on urban development and the environment
Rio 2016 presents plans to Oceania National Olympic Committees
Presentation featuring Olympian Isabel Swan highlights Brazils solid economy and benefits for athletes and national Olympic committees
Rio 2016 Wheel turned off during Earth Hour
Rio 2016 campaign goes around the world in one week
Brazils bid has a busy week of important meetings in Oceania, the Middle East, Africa and Europe. President Lula joins the campaign team in Qatar and London
Rio 2016 bid presentation highlighted in international press
Specialist sport websites and newspapers rate Rio de Janeiros presentation as the best of the four
