Rio 2016 reinforces its green credentials and governmental support for the bid at launch of new sewage treatment plant
Treatment plant is part of major program to clean up Guanabara Bay, Rio 2016s planned venue for sailing competitions
Rio 2016 participates in Australian Youth Olympic Festival
One of the main strengths of Rio de Janeiros bid is the link between sport and education
Olympic development authority established for Rio 2016 games
Body to coordinate public services and infrastructure for the Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games is based on experience of Sydney 2000 and London 2012
FIFA Womens World Player of the Year Endorses Rio 2016
Brazilian footballer Marta won FIFAs prestigious World Player of the Year award at a gala event in Zurich, Switzerland
Rio 2016 venue plans approved by all International Federations
The IOC requires that all facilities in candidate cities be approved by the international federations of each respective sport
Rio de Janeiro kicks off 2009 focused on the 2016 Bid
New city mayor announces a package of measures for the staging of the 2016 Olympic Games
Rio 2016 celebrates the arrival of 2009 at the New Year celebrations in Copacabana
Two million people gathered to watch the countdown to the New Year displayed on the Rio 2016 Wheel
Rio 2016 launches Live Your Passion at New Year Celebrations
Slogan to be projected onto the Rio 2016 Wheel after ten-second countdown to 2009
President Lula Makes Announcement to the Nation
The Presidents speech emphasized a strong and solid Brazilian economy
The biggest New Year party in Brazil
Copacabana will attract around two million people for New Year celebrations, featuring fireworks and a countdown on the Rio 2016 Wheel
