Advantage Rocinha: youngsters from Rio’s largest favela earn opportunity to meet Olympic tennis stars
Seven young boys from Rocinha have been selected to be ball boys at Rio 2016 tennis tournament
Rio 2016's blue hockey pitch aims to change the look of the game
Eye-catching Olympic hockey pitch part of a movement to make the sport more visually appealing
Team USA face challenge from international NBA players inspired by '92 Olympic 'Dream Team'
The foreign players turning out for teams in the USA are ready to confound expectations at Rio 2016
Welcome to Brazil: dancers put on a show to greet athletes at Olympic Village
Small delegations from Malawi, Botswana and the Maldives shake their stuff at the first welcome ceremony
Venezuelan volunteer finally arrives at Rio Games after three days on the road
With friends’ support, Frank Olmos is making his Olympic dream come true
Japanese artist’s sculpture ‘Ring: One with Nature' a bridge between Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020
Celebra, the cultural programme for the Games, has given its official blessing to a new installation that she hopes will unite the continents through art
Refugee athletes arrive for Rio 2016 with one dream: meet Usain Bolt
Five members of the Olympic Refugee Team, all athletes from South Sudan who live in Kenya, arrive in Rio de Janeiro
Usain Bolt keeps it simple as he prepares to make history at Rio 2016
Cereal and milk are two must-haves for the fastest man on earth at his decidedly normal accommodation in Rio
Five centuries of change: Rio's history told through its glorious architecture
From a 17th century monastery to a 21st century arts complex, Rio's buildings tell the story of city in constant evolution
IOC president Thomas Bach shows off his samba feet in beach kickabout in Rio
German juggles the ball on Barra beach with Flamengo star, Vasco coach and kids from social project – then takes penalties
