Fighting for diversity: three social and environmental pioneers to run with Olympic Torch in Rio de Janeiro
27/07/2016 — 18H22
Fighting for diversity: three social and environmental pioneers to run with Olympic Torch in Rio de Janeiro
As part of the Olympic torch relay's mission to reflect Brazil's diversity, three representatives of human and animal rights will be carrying the flame in Rio
Kiss and make up... Australians give Rio mayor Eduardo Paes toy kangaroo
27/07/2016 — 17H47
Kiss and make up... Australians give Rio mayor Eduardo Paes toy kangaroo
After postponed move and misunderstanding with mayor, Australians are welcomed to Olympic Village
Leaving a legacy of inclusion: Rio 2016 empowers youth with new opportunities
27/07/2016 — 17H27
Leaving a legacy of inclusion: Rio 2016 empowers youth with new opportunities
The Olympic Games organising committee has partnered with large multinationals to offer underprivileged youngsters the chance at an Olympic experience
Brazilian weightlifter fuelling his Olympic dream with food-heavy training
27/07/2016 — 15H43
Brazilian weightlifter fuelling his Olympic dream with food-heavy training
Fernando Saraiva Reis is required to eat lots of food to maintain his competition weight; and he's not enjoying it
Spectacular new photos show Rio 2016 venues ready for action
27/07/2016 — 14H38
Spectacular new photos show Rio 2016 venues ready for action
Rio's Olympic venues are all set to host the biggest sporting show on earth
Olympic Games swan songs: 13 athletes aiming to bow out in style at Rio 2016
27/07/2016 — 14H00
Olympic Games swan songs: 13 athletes aiming to bow out in style at Rio 2016
Michael Phelps, Usain Bolt and Lin Dan are among the big names looking to end their Olympic careers with a bang
Park life: Rio 2016 Olympians begin training at state-of-the-art Athletes' Park alongside village
27/07/2016 — 11H15
Park life: Rio 2016 Olympians begin training at state-of-the-art Athletes' Park alongside village
Every day up to 2,700 athletes are expected to train at the Athletes' Park, which contains facilities for gymnastics, swimming, basketball, wrestling and other sports
‘You can already feel the Olympic energy,’ says IOC president on arrival in Rio
27/07/2016 — 10H45
‘You can already feel the Olympic energy,’ says IOC president on arrival in Rio
Thomas Bach said he is expecting Games full of joy and passion as he is greeted at airport by Rio 2016 president and volunteers
As more athletes arrive, Olympic Village hosts 2,400 guests from 120 countries
26/07/2016 — 20H39
As more athletes arrive, Olympic Village hosts 2,400 guests from 120 countries
First Australian athletes set to arrive on Tuesday evening as top-class competitors from around the world settle into their new home
Badminton heavyweights set for semi-final showdown after draw for Rio 2016
26/07/2016 — 18H45
Badminton heavyweights set for semi-final showdown after draw for Rio 2016
Arch-rivals Lee Chong Wei of Malaysia and Lin Dan of China will not meet in a third consecutive Olympic final after being placed in same half of draw