Rio Olympic Village opens its gate
The brand new complex of residential towers are where nearly 11,000 athletes and some 6,000 coaches and other handlers will sleep, eat and train during the upcoming games, that will kickoff on Aug 5.
Rio 2016 hires 500-strong task force to fix village problems
2016-07-25 10:35An emergency task force of more than 500 workers has been contracted to fix problems at the Rio 2016 Olympic village.
Bryan brothers set for golden farewell
2016-07-25 07:47When tennis star Mike Bryan's phone rang recently and the police officer on the other end of the line told him his home security alarm had been activated, his first thought was the fate of the Olympic gold medal he earned with twin brother Bob at London 2012.
After headgear, singlets next on Olympic hit list
2016-07-25 07:47Male boxers will step into the ring without headgear at the Rio Olympics for the first time since the 1980 Moscow Games, and their singlets could be next on the hit list.
IOC decisions on participation of Russian athletes in Rio Olympics
2016-07-24 22:51The International Olympic Committee (IOC) decided on Sunday against total ban of Russian athletes from the Rio Olympic Games in relation to allegations of state-organized doping.
IOC will not impose blanket ban on Russia for Rio Olympics
2016-07-24 22:17The International Olympic Committee (IOC) will not impose a blanket ban on Russia for next month's Rio Olympics over the nation's doping record but will leave decisions on individual athletes' participation with their relevant sports federations.
Rio Olympic bus route closed after shootout
2016-07-24 12:45Three stations on a new express bus corridor connecting Rio de Janeiro's international airport to Olympic Park were closed after a shootout between police and drug gangs.
Russia facing Rio Paralympic suspension
2016-07-23 10:11The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) will decide next month whether to ban Russia from the Rio Paralympic Games.
Chinese volunteers are ready for Rio
2016-07-23 08:40Chinese volunteers for the 2016 Rio Olympic Games and Paralympic Games pose for photos at Beijing Capital International Airport on Friday during the launching ceremony for volunteer activity.
Rio 2016: Brazil rolls out new anti-terrorism measures ahead of Olympics
2016-07-22 10:11The Brazilian government has in recent days been announcing the measures to reinforce security at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro on Aug 5-21.
Brazil arrests 10 over alleged Olympic terror plot
2016-07-22 09:48Brazil's federal police have arrested 10 people for allegedly planning terrorist attacks during next month's Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.
Brazil arrests 10 over alleged Olympic terror plot
2016-07-22 09:37Brazil's federal police have arrested 10 people for allegedly planning terrorist attacks during next month's Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.
Russia ban from Olympic Games not favor Brazilian athletes
2016-07-22 08:53The sports world is now contemplating the possible exclusion of the entire Russian delegation from the Rio 2016 Olympic Games due to widespread allegations over an organized attempt to cover up massive doping.
