Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic mascots delight children on first public appearance
On visit to Olympic Games-inspired school, mascots are praised by Olympians and Paralympians for reflecting diversity of Brazil
Argentina’s football 5-a-side team books its place at Rio 2016 Paralympic Games
Brazil’s visually impaired footballers win their fourth world title in Japan, but defeated finalists confirm their spot at Games
Meet the Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games mascots and help choose their names
Inspired by Brazil’s animals and plants, the magical creatures will be named by a public vote – open from now until 14 December
Born out of an explosion of Brazilian joy... the Rio 2016 mascots – magical creatures with super powers
Find out about the origins of the Olympic and Paralympic mascots, who were created from Brazil's diverse plant and animal life
A crying bear, a cubist mountain dog and a blue blob… welcome to the wonderful world of Olympic and Paralympic mascots
Ahead of the unveiling of the Rio 2016 mascots, we take a look at the history of these much-loved Olympic and Paralympic icons
Misha, Athena, Wenlock... mascots from previous Olympic and Paralympic Games arrive in Rio de Janeiro
Cuddly friends have come to meet the Rio 2016 mascots, who will make their first public appearance on Monday
United States Olympic Committee reports ‘stunning progress’ towards Rio 2016 Games
US officials highlight advances on Barra Olympic Park and athletes’ village during biggest pre-Games visit to Rio de Janeiro yet
Rio 2016 searching for 2,000 volunteer technophiles to take the Games to the world
United by a love of sports and technology, members of this team will work on scoreboards and provide IT support across the Games
World’s best football 5-a-side teams go into battle for place at Rio 2016 Paralympic Games
With Brazil already guaranteed a place, the 11 other teams at the world championship in Japan will compete for one spot in Rio
Rio 2016 extends deadline for volunteer applications until 15 December
Organising committee looking for 70,000 volunteers to help stage the first Olympic and Paralympic Games in South America
