Rio 2016 and Brazilian Post Office present plans to move 30 million items for Games
Mind-boggling array of items – such as 18,000 sofas and 36,000 pieces of athletes’ luggage – will be transported for the Games
Rio 2016 Olympic torch relay to take spirit of Games to all of Brazil
Olympic flame will visit every state in giant country, reaching 90% of population, before lighting cauldron at Maracanã Stadium
Volleyball and football among most wanted tickets for Rio 2016 Olympic Games
Swimming, athletics and artistic gymnastics also much desired as more than 174,000 people register their interest in tickets
Neymar aiming to help Brazil end home jinx by winning Olympic gold at Rio 2016 Games
Barcelona star targets historic victory at Maracanã and looks forward to mixing with athletes from other sports, especially Usain Bolt
Russian synchronised swimmers escape the cold at home to have fun in the sun in Rio
All-conquering Russians enjoy warm-weather training at Olympic Games venue as they prepare to defend 16-year winning streak
Rio 2016 Olympic Games canoe slalom venue on course to be ‘wonderful’ says ICF
International Federation praises progress in construction of Whitewater Stadium in Deodoro during latest visit to city
Rio to enter Olympic and Paralympic Games spirit with series of test events in 2015
Events will allow organisers to fine tune preparations, athletes to compete at Games venues and, in some cases, public to cheer them on
USA goalball players aiming to soothe pain of London 2012 by returning to top at Rio 2016
The sport’s leading superpower has already qualified men’s and women’s teams for the first Paralympic Games in South America
Rio 2016 Organising Committee reveals details of sales process for 7.5 million Olympic Games tickets
Fans can register to ensure they receive all the latest information, including the competition schedule and alerts for key sales dates
World’s best men’s handball teams go into battle for place Rio 2016 Olympic Games
Winners of world championship in Doha will guarantee their place at first edition of the Games in South America
