USA equestrian dressage team qualifies for Rio 2016 Olympic Games
Victory at Pan-American Games in Toronto secures a berth alongside Germany, Great Britain, the Netherlands, Australia and Brazil
‘Brazilian celebration is the best,’ says Norway’s Olympic handball champion Camilla Herrem
Norwegians looking forward to fighting for third successive gold medal in front of fans who support both sides
Test events: Rio mayor presents plans for triathlon and equestrian competitions
City entering Games-mode as Copacabana and Deodoro prepare to welcome athletes one year before opening ceremony
Volunteers from around the world to perform at Rio 2016 opening and closing ceremonies
Applications for 12,000 roles are open, with interest strongest from the USA, Argentina and Great Britain so far
Test events: Australia announces team with three Olympic champions for Rio 2016 regatta
Four sailing medallists from the London 2012 Games will compete on Guanabara Bay in August
Chile and Mexico qualify for Rio 2016 triathlon events via Pan-American Games
Barbara Riveros and Crisanto Grajales take gold medals in Toronto and earn their nations Olympic slots
Test events: ‘Brazil will be hard to beat at home,’ says USA volleyball captain David Lee
Veteran American focused on Olympic Games as rivals prepare to meet in World League finals this week in Rio de Janeiro
Aruba, Germany and Spain earn places in Olympic debut of Nacra 17 at Rio 2016 Games
Three nations join 10 already qualified for the mixed gender catamaran competition
France qualify for men’s rugby sevens tournament at Rio 2016 Olympic Games
Frenchmen become eighth team to confirm their place in Brazil by winning European Grand Prix series
Test events: Italy sends home four players from volleyball World League in Rio
Star player and captain among those who will not play in Olympic test event due to disciplinary issues
