‘The Olympic flame brings the light of peace and the spirit of truce,’ says Carlos Nuzman
Read the full speech by the President of the Rio 2016 Organising Committee at the lighting ceremony of the Olympic flame
Ancient tradition and Brazilian flair to meet at lighting of Rio 2016 Olympic Torch
Evocative ceremony will use midday sun to light Olympic flame at Temple of Hera at ancient Olympia on Thursday
Rio 2016 releases new batch of tickets for opening and closing ceremonies and blue riband athletics events
From midday local time on Thursday (21 April), Brazilian residents will be able to buy tickets for some of the most popular Olympic sports
Groups drawn for wheelchair basketball at Rio 2016 Paralympic Games
Men's London 2012 champions Canada drawn with silver medallists Australia, while women's champions Germany will face hosts Brazil
Brazil in shock as swimming star Cesar Cielo misses out on qualification for Rio 2016
Double world record holder in tears after failing to make Olympic Games, as Brazilian team defined on final day of test event
Olympic stars shine brightly as emotions run high at glittering Laureus Awards in Berlin
Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams win individual awards as Niki Lauda moves audience to tears and tributes are made to Johan Cruyff
‘I nearly crashed my car when I heard I’d be the first Rio 2016 torchbearer,’ says Eleftherios Petrounias
Greek gymnast, who will battle Brazilian idol Arthur Zanetti for gold at Olympic Games, chosen for historical role in lighting of flame
New lives for four-legged friends as Rio 2016 rescues stray animals from Olympic venues
Games organisers and city government are working together to find homes for cats, dogs and other animals found in Olympic zones
Triumph for Brazil and disaster for Romania in Rio 2016 artistic gymnastics qualifier
Germany, Belgium and France also win places in women’s event, while Dutch men will compete in Olympic Games for the first time
Brazilian golden boy Cesar Cielo focuses on 50m freestyle after missing cut in 100m
Double world record holder superseded by rivals as Olympic Aquatic Stadium stages Rio 2016 test event and Brazilian swimming trials
