International Hockey Federation 'very positive' about Rio 2016 preparations
The construction and operation of the Olympic Hockey Centre, along with plans for the training centre and sporting legacy were discussed
International Paralympic Committee ‘encouraged by progress being made’ towards Rio 2016 Games
IPC welcomes appointment of Andrew Parsons to organising committee and highlights legacy of improved accessibility in Rio
Thirty-eight per cent of Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games competition venues ready
Of the 29 permanent venues that will be used, 11 are already operational and do not need to be renovated for the Games
National Paralympic Committees impressed by progress towards the Rio 2016 Games
Delegates from 17 countries visit Rio for first ever NPC Open Day and see advances on athletes’ village, sports venues and infrastructure
From Athens 2004 to Sochi 2014: volunteers from a decade of Olympic and Paralympic Games tell their stories
Video recounts experiences of those who gave their free time to help stage the biggest sporting events in the world
Paracanoe stars believe Rio 2016 Games will boost sport and change perceptions in Brazil
World champions Fernando Fernandes and Marta Ferreira inspired by chance to race at iconic city venue in front of their home fans
Isaquias Queiroz leads Brazil’s charge for a first Olympic canoe medal at Rio 2016
World champion says only by training well will he and Brazil’s other contenders win places on the podium
Slovakian twins targeting golden return in canoe slalom at Rio 2016 Olympic Games
Three-times Olympic champions in the same boat, Peter and Pavol Hochschorner, are hoping to celebrate in Brazilian style
Canoe special: Rio 2016 to be historic event for sport
With paracanoe's debut, the beauty of Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas and a new centre for canoe slalom, the sport is set for a high profile in Rio
‘It’s time to focus on work and engagement,’ says Rio 2016 Organising Committee
Organisation highlights recent progress and reiterates commitment to stage first Games in South America with excellence
