Aerial images reveal the new Olympic face of Rio de Janeiro
Photos show new venues and infrastructure projects nearing completion as preparations for Games enter the home straight
Introducing Carioca Arena 1… the new home of Olympic basketball
First new Rio 2016 venue to be unveiled this year is also the largest in Barra Olympic Park and will host first test event this week
Russia and USA lead the way as five more volleyball teams qualify for Rio 2016
Olympic champions Russia joined by Cuba in men’s tournament, while world champions the USA qualify for women’s event along with Argentina and Russia
‘Everything is on hold until after Rio,’ says world footballer of the year Carli Lloyd
Winners of top four prizes at Ballon d’Or awards – Messi, Lloyd, Luis Enrique and Ellis – are all Olympic champions
South American passion to light up rugby test event for Rio 2016 Olympic Games
Reflecting growth of the sport on the continent, eight South American teams will contest sixth test event in Deodoro Olympic Park
Rio 2016 to unveil eight new venues during 25 test events over next five months
While organisers test venues and operations, athletes will be able to acclimatise to host city and, in some cases, qualify for the Games
Elite team of ex-athletes helping ensure stars can shine at Rio 2016 Olympic Games
Employed by organising committee, retired Olympians insist on small details that could make a big difference when the action begins
Small fire in Barra Olympic Park does not cause injuries or damage to venues
Rio city government confirms that blaze in temporary office was quickly brought under control
Hidden beaches, authentic samba, the best caipirinhas... go beyond the surface when you visit Rio de Janeiro
New website allows users to discover the Olympic host city’s hidden gems and submerge themselves in carioca culture
Kung Pao chicken, jerk pork, beans on toast… how to tempt a top athlete to break their diet
As people around the world strive to stick to their new year’s resolutions, sports stars admit which dishes they can’t resist
(warning: these photos may challenge your willpower)
