Rio taxi drivers sign up for free English lessons ahead of 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games
Desire to be good hosts – and avoid embarrassing mix-ups – inspires ‘taxistas’ to learn how to communicate with foreign tourists
USA men’s basketball team begins preparations for defence of Olympic title at Rio 2016 Games
Lebron James, Carmelo Anthony and Kevin Durant among group of 34 from which 12 will be selected for next year’s ‘Dream Team’
Croatia and Greece qualify for men's water polo tournament at Rio 2016 Olympic Games
Serbia, who had already qualified for Rio, win world title in Russia, allowing silver and bronze medallists to confirm their places
Test events: Lagoa Stadium praised after hosting junior world rowing championships
Organisation and atmosphere highlighted by athletes and fans, while Rio 2016 learned valuable lessons
Test events: equestrian competition in Deodoro ends with approval of international observers
FEI and representatives of leading equestrian nations praise progress at venue and organisation of event
IOC says Rio 2016 ‘on the right track’ as latest Coordination Commission visit begins
Chair Nawal El Moutawakel highlights success of test events, sponsorship programme, progress in venue construction and firm public backing
Rio 2016 to provide English lessons to 10,000 taxi drivers to help greet foreign visitors for Games
Online courses, provided in partnerhsip with Radio Globo and English First (EF), will allow drivers to communicate better with tourists
In the footsteps of legends… Rio 2016 education programme to stage sports festival for 400 kids at Maracanã
Temple of football will host a range of Olympic and Paralympic sports, including rugby, hockey, archery, golf and goalball
One year to go: Rio school children celebrate by performing Olympic parade
About 800 students from 130 public schools take part in event at park with London 2012 Olympic rings
European Shooting Championship decides 21 places at Rio 2016 Olympic Games
Russia, Germany, Hungary and Ukraine win two berths each in Maribor, Slovenia
