Carioca funk stars drop Rio 2016 anthem in countdown to Olympic Games
‘Rio is moving forward and change is here to stay’ sing Negabi and Isadora, who tell cariocas to turn on and tune into the Games
Roger Federer prepares to go after unprecedented triple at Rio 2016 Olympic Games
Swiss legend will play in the singles, doubles and mixed doubles, while Rafael Nadal confirms Olympic return
Olympic refugee team: shoeless Rose Nathike Lokonyen becomes envoy for peace
The South Sudanese runner, who will compete in the 800m at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, only started running with shoes one year ago
Big in China: Rio 2016 opens profile on social network Weibo
Olympic Games organisers say ‘nǐ hǎo’ to the 600 million users of the Chinese hybrib of Twitter and Facebook
New visualisation infographic paints picture of public’s interest in Olympic Torch Relay
Rio 2016 working with Google News Lab to create interactive storytelling
Olympic movement salutes Pelé, the King of Football
International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach presents sporting legend with insignia of the Olympic Order
Website provides tips on transport options for Rio 2016
Portal brings together information on timetables, fares and traffic, as well as Olympic venues and tourism
Opening ceremony choreographer promises masterpiece of dance and passion
With 50 days to go, Deborah Colker reveals some of the secrets of the Rio 2016 opening ceremony in the Maracanã
‘Little Fairy Skateboarder’ who became internet sensation takes part in Torch Relay
Eight-year-old Rayssa Leal's perfect heel-flip caught on camera and shared by likes of Tony Hawk and David Guetta
50 shades of Rio 2016: celebrating the diversity of the Olympic Games with 50 days to go
As athletes from 206 countries prepare to travel to Rio, IOC president Thomas Bach says: 'Brazil will send a message of unity, respect and tolerance to the world.'
