Video: Rio 2016 stages 12 test events in first 10 weeks of the year

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Video: Rio 2016 stages 12 test events in first 10 weeks of the year

By Rio 2016 15/03/2016 00H00

As preparations for Olympic and Paralympic Games enter final stages, crucial testing and fine tuning take place at a dozen competitions

Video: Rio 2016 stages 12 test events in first 10 weeks of the year — The 12 sports which were tested between January and March in Rio 2016 venues (Rio 2016)

From basketball to golf, rugby to modern pentathlon, Rio 2016 has staged 12 test events since the turn of the year. New venues have been inaugurated, some of the world’s top athletes have been hosted, staff and volunteers have been trained, places at the Games have been won and crucial operations have been tested.

Many lessons have been absorbed, which will help Rio 2016 make the final adjustments necessary to ensure that the Olympic and Paralympic Games run smoothly. April will see another nine test events staged, with the programme ending in May with the final four competitions.

“We have started the year at an intense pace and already staged 12 fantastic competitions that have allowed us to conduct crucial tests and learn valuable lessons,” said Delphine Moulin, Rio 2016’s head of test events. “With 13 more events to come in April and May, the test event programme is ensuring that, by working closely with the International Sports Federations and our partners, we will be prepared to the highest possible level when the Games begin in August.”

See the full Rio 2016 test event calendar

Check out this video that shows highlights from each of the 12 events staged between January and March this year, and read about each event in more detail below.