USA and Italy the first teams to qualify for men’s volleyball at Rio 2016 Olympic Games
Top two in World Cup in Japan book their spots in Brazil, while world champions Poland suffer last-gasp disappointment
China and Singapore qualify more boats for Rio 2016 Olympic Games sailing regatta
Places in Nacra 17, Finn and 470 classes are allocated after World Cup event at Beijing 2008 sailing venue
Great Britain and Sweden qualify for wheelchair rugby at Rio 2016 Paralympic Games
Top two book their places in Brazil via European championship in Finland
Brazilian public to be stars of Rio 2016 Olympic Torch Relay
Search is on to find inspiring individuals to carry the torch and spread the Olympic spirit across Brazil
Creative team gives glimpse of preparations for Rio 2016 Olympic Games opening ceremony
Volunteers can still apply to join cast that will be guided by, among others, ‘City of God’ director Fernando Meirelles
Spain and Lithuania qualify for men's basketball tournament at Rio 2016 Olympic Games
Teams confirm their presence in Brazil by reaching final of European championship in France
New Zealand will stop when All Blacks go for Olympic gold in Rio, says Scott Curry
In the eighth of our series of exclusive interviews with some of the world’s best athletes, the All Blacks sevens captain looks forward to his sport’s return to the Olympic Games
Six new Rio 2016 venues more than 90 per cent ready, says city government
Monthly update and new photos show construction progress on Olympic and Paralympic Games venues
Kuwait wins two Rio 2016 Olympic Games places at Shotgun World Championship
Ten more slots awarded as ISSF event comes to an end in Italy
Rio 2016 organises archery class for children in favela next to Olympic venue
With test event taking place at nearby Sambódromo, professional archers show local kids how to shoot for bull’s eye
