Keep calm and come to Rio: foreign tourists fall in love with Olympic city
Rio2016.com caught up with young travellers in Rio de Janeiro and asked for their impressions of a city that is as thrilling as it is beautiful
Carrying the hopes of 1.2 billion: India to send largest ever Olympic team to Rio 2016
From the hockey pitch to the badminton and tennis courts, from wrestling to archery and shooting, there are real medal prospects among India's men and women
The magnificent seven: Olympic hikes to take your breath away in Rio
Get into the spirit of the Games with this selection of seven of Rio's most spectacular hikes, many of which offer unique views of Olympic venues
Ready for action: dazzling new photos show venues for Rio 2016 Games
As host city gets ready to welcome the world, finishing touches are being put to venues where Olympic stars will aim to shine
Freedom of worship: Rio 2016 athletes’ village to welcome all religions
Inter-religious centre at the Olympic and Paralympic Village will serve athletes of every faith, says coordinator
Extra 3,000 soldiers deployed to support Olympic security effort
The number of armed forces personnel who will be in Rio de Janeiro during the Olympic Games has risen from 18,000 to more than 21,000
Diving line-up confirmed for Rio 2016 Olympic Games
FINA reveals list of 135 athletes including 13 from powerhouse China, Great British pin-up Tom Daley and pioneering Jamaican Yona Knight-Wisdom
Rio 2016 launches spectator guides for every Olympic sport
The guides, which can be downloaded from Rio2016.com, contain in-depth information about the venues, how to arrive and what to take
‘Brazil awaits you with open arms,’ says interim president ahead of Olympic Games
Michel Temer says host city has been transformed and is safe and ready to show its well-proven ability to host major international events
Brazil’s top security force takes charge at Rio 2016 Games venues
Força Nacional to monitor all Olympic and Paralympic venues as part of integrated city-wide operation
