From the School Games to Rio 2016: 1,000 days until a dream comes true
Young athletes competing in the competition celebrate as the countdown to South America’s first Olympic Games begins
With 1,000 days to Rio 2016 Olympic Games, new observation tower offers view of progress
City government opens new attraction, from which construction of new venues can be seen
Rio 2016 launches Olympic and Paralympic pictograms
For the first time, all Olympic and Paralympic sports will be individually represented by an iconic graphic symbol
Rio de Janeiro City Hall presents Deodoro’s conceptual design for the Games
Competitions in 11 Olympic and four Paralympic sports will be held at the site. Construction begins in 2014
Champions in the stadium become models on the catwalks of the world of fashion
Check out the Olympic and Paralympic sports icons who venture in a modelling career alongside their training routine
NOCs impressed by Rio 2016 Olympic Village, venues and legacy plans during third open day
Representatives from 13 countries and four continents visit Brazil to learn more about the project and aid their preparations
Training of Brazilian referees is an important Rio 2016 Games legacy
At least 2 thousand national technical officials are expected to work in the competitions
Olympic pictograms: a cultural history
Iconic symbols used to identify sports also reflect the host nation and era
IDB and Rio 2016 establish partnership to develop actions for young people in vulnerable situations
Initiative represents an important social legacy of the Games, as they promote social inclusion through sport
World Championships in Boxing, Artistic Gymnastics, Weightlifting and Archery came to the fore
Belgium, Kazakhstan, Poland and Turkey were the countries that hosted October’s major competitions in four Olympic sports
