New city mayor announces a package of measures for the staging of the 2016 Olympic Games.
Two million people gathered to watch the countdown to the New Year displayed on the Rio 2016 Wheel
Support for our candidature is pouring in. Athletes and personalities explain why they are backing Rio 2016. See: Daniel Dias
Rafael, Rio de Janeiro - Brazil "A unica coisa que falta pro Rio realizar as olimpiadas e uma chance. Se a olimpiada for no brasil sera a melhor de todos os tempos"
As part of our campaign to host the Olympic Games, our special teams are traveling around the world. Follow in the footsteps of Rio 2016.
Download images to your computer or phone.
Sign up to receive Rio 2016 news as it happens