Rio 2016 changes test event to ensure quality of velodrome track installation
To comply with safety procedures, organising committee decides together with IOC to test venue during training opportunity in June
Equestrian line-up confirmed for Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games
Five nations will make their Olympic debut and one will compete in Paralympic Games for first time, as qualification across the three disciplines – dressage, jumping and eventing – comes to an end
Sir Bradley Wiggins aiming to be crowned King of Great Britain at Rio 2016 Games
Cult hero of cycling returning to track in search of golden farewell that would make him the nation’s most decorated Olympian
Failure at London 2012 inspiring BMX world champion to grab Olympic gold at Rio 2016
Venezuela’s Stefany Hernández talks about her pyschological transformation during visit to Rio to test Olympic track
European teams win last six places in Rio 2016 women’s Olympic handball tournament
France, Netherlands, Romania, Montenegro, Russia and Sweden grab final slots as another team sport confirms its line-up for Games
Get dressed up and sing your hearts out... Rio 2016 gives top tips to Brazilian rugby fans
Ahead of the sport’s return to the Olympic Games after 92 years, ‘fan’s manual’ produced for growing number of rugby lovers in Brazil
Final gymnastics places at Rio 2016 Olympic Games to be decided at test event
Some of the world’s best artistic, rhythmic and trampoline gymnasts will compete as organisers test operations at Rio Olympic Arena
Rio Northern Soul: underpass dancers ‘charm’ their way into Rio 2016 ceremonies casts
Devotees of urban dance craze, which was born out of love for American soul music, are signed up to perform at Maracanã Stadium
World Sailing ‘satisfied’ with preparations for Rio 2016 Olympic regattas after visit to city
Top-level delegation hears about efforts to improve water quality and confirms that ‘health and safety of sailors is paramount’
Sponsors publish lists of torchbearers who will carry Rio 2016 Olympic torch around Brazil
About 12,000 torchbearers will take Olympic flame across continent-like nation between 3 May and 5 August
