Rio 2016 to celebrate the arrival of 2009
The countdown to the New Year will be projected onto the big wheel, which is being sponsored by the Rio 2016 bid
COB honors Brazilian Olympic athletes
A gala evening of Brazilian sport celebrates the victories of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games and rallies support for the Rio 2016 bid
Rio de Janeiro bets on bikes
Pedala Rio the Rio de Janeiro bike rental program aims to promote transport integration in the city
Bossa Nova icon to reopen in 2009
Beco das Garrafas, in Rio de Janeiro, is being refurbished to stage shows
Rio de Janeiro has good accessibility
Australian consultant Nick Morris visits diverse locations in Rio de Janeiro
Sustainability and sports legacy are foundations for Rio 2016
Rio 2016 explains bid to Brazilian Olympic sports confederations
An eco-friendly symbol of Christmas Peace
The largest floating Christmas tree in the world is inaugurated in the Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon, watched by 400,000 people.
Rio 2016 Seeks Chinese Wisdom
Event brings together future Summer and Winter Games organizers
Brazil Seeks Russian Support For Rio 2016
Brazils President Lula and the Governor of Rio de Janeiro, Sérgio Cabral, receive President Dimitri Medvedev
Rio 2016 takes part in official debriefing of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games
Event brings together the Organizing Committees of future Olympic Games and the four candidate cities
