Australia confirm their golden girl, Sally Pearson, as athletics captain for Rio 2016
Hurdler who looked finished after horrific injury last year aiming to return to track next month in bid to defend Olympic title in Brazil
Rio 2016 sports festival takes Olympic and Paralympic spirit to favela children
Youngsters from underprivileged communities seize opportunity to try out new sports ranging from canoeing to goalball
Refugee judokas searching for peace while fighting for their Olympic dream in Rio
Having fled Democratic Republic of the Congo, Popole Misenga and Yolande Mabika are battling to win a place on IOC’s refugee team
Legendary Romanian gymnasts in last-chance saloon for Rio 2016 Olympic qualification
After surprise failure at last year’s world championships, women’s artistic team must finish in top four at next month’s test event
Colombia defeat USA to grab final place in men’s football tournament at Rio 2016 Games
Olympic line-up now complete after dramatic play-off settles 16th spot in men’s competition; 12 teams that will contest women’s tournament already confirmed
Rio 2016 education programme gives youngsters a taste of the Games at test events
More than 2,000 students from 64 schools have attended Olympic and Paralympic competitions over last two years
Steve Guerdat to unleash ‘living legend’ Nino in bid to win equestrian ‘double-double’ in Rio
Fresh from winning second consecutive World Cup on new horse, rider reveals he will return to favoured mount to defend Olympic title
Russia win Olympic place on penalties as women’s water polo line-up is confirmed
Olympic and world champions the USA and fellow heavyweights Spain and Italy also book their places at Rio 2016 Games
USA coach expects ‘another real fight’ against Colombia in Rio 2016 Olympic play-off
After 1-1 draw in Barranquilla, the aggregate winner after the second leg in Texas will earn the final place in the men’s football tournament
USA footballers braced for hot reception in Colombia for Olympic Games qualifier
Final place in 16-team men’s tournament at Rio 2016 Games will be decided over two legs on Friday and Tuesday
