'Robots' Uchimura and Biles ready to roll
2016-07-29 07:36The world's best gymnasts are hoping the sweat and tears they've shed in training will provide them with the spark they need at the Olympics to pull the plug on two record-chasing champions who have been dubbed "robots".
IOC's Bach confident Rio will solve problems before Games
2016-07-28 11:31The head of the IOC played down problems with unfinished accommodation in Rio de Janeiro, saying he expected Brazil to host a "fantastic" games.
Scrutiny on global sport bodies as they decide Russians' Olympic fates
2016-07-27 09:56The International Olympic Committee's decision to let individual sport federations decide whether to ban Russians from the Rio games over doping has put Moscow's links to the governing bodies under scrutiny.
Brazil's Rousseff turns down Olympic opening invite
2016-07-27 09:14Brazil's suspended President Dilma Rousseff has decided not to attend the torch ceremony opening the Rio 2016 Olympic Games
Rio 2016 unveils uniforms made in China
2016-05-16 03:48Green, yellow, blue and red. The four colours will identify different functions among the Rio Olympic and Paralympic Games staff and volunteers.
