The Vila Manoel José Gomes Tubino is located in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro state (Southeast Region of Brazil). The venue is suitable for Athletics training and is experienced in hosting regional and international sporting events.

Inaugurated in 2010, the venue is currently undergoing major refurbishment works, scheduled for completion in December 2012. The renovated venue will feature meeting/briefing and multimedia rooms, a private team management office, first aid, medical treatment, physiotherapy and massage rooms, as well as a rest area.

Experience in sporting events:

The Vila Manoel José Gomes Tubino has hosted both regional and international sporting events, most notably the 5^th CISM Military World Games. Prominent athletes who started their career at this venue include Barbara da Silva Leôncio (2007 world champion in the 200m event - Youth) and Rosângela Santos (gold medallist in the 100m and 4x100m relay at the Guadalajara 2011 Pan American Games).

About the city:

Rio de Janeiro, capital of the state that shares the same name, has a population of 6,323,037 (IBGE index), making it the second largest city in Brazil. Rio de Janeiro is famous for its naturally beautiful landmarks such as the Corcovado, Sugar Loaf Mountain, Urca Mountain (Morro da Urca), Guanabara Bay (Baía de Guanabara) and Tijuca Forest.

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