Security forces stage large-scale exercises to prepare for Rio 2016 Games
Army and special operations police force take part in simulations at Deodoro and Maracanã
Army and special operations police force take part in simulations at Deodoro and Maracanã
Fiji, Argentina, Japan and Kenya among other nations to confirm their squads for rugby's Olympic return
Statement from Rio 2016 Organising Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games
British woman has great memories of the Maracana, when she took the US under-20 side to the 2007 Pan American Games final
Pop-up exhibition includes kimono worn by London 2012 champion Sarah Menezes, as well as interactive digital displays on Games history
World's top two tennis players have chosen to rest up in their persuit of Olympic glory
A total of 96 players from 24 countries will be competing for gold at the spiritual home of beach volleyball – Copacabana beach
"Now more than ever, there is a need for our world to unite," singer says. "I can't think of a better example than the Olympic athletes as they gather together in Rio."
Tickets to every sport, including for some sessions that were previously sold out, will go on sale on 21 July
Retired player was part of famous World Cup-winning side of 1995, whose story was told in Clint Eastwood's film 'Invictus'