Rio de Janeiro’s bid to host the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games continues gathering support. Today it was businessman Eike Batista’s turn to embrace the campaign by donating R$10 million, which was officially received by members of the Brazilian Olympic Commission’s Athletes’ Commission. The e...
After the success of Rio 2016’s presentation at Sportaccord in Denver last week, the campaign to bring the Olympic and Paralympic Games to Rio de Janeiro is intensifying, with various initiatives planned around the world this week. Important events will be held in New Zealand, Kenya, Qatar and th...
The 2008 Brazilian Olympic Awards, organized by the Brazilian Olympic Committee (COB), were marked by recognition for Brazilian athletes’ achievements in this year’s Olympic Games and their support for Rio de Janeiro’s bid to host the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The ceremony took place yes...
Rio de Janeiro’s bid to host the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games is crossing the boundaries of Olympic sport and enter the Formula 1 racing circuit at the 37th Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos. The Brazilian Ministry of Sport is promoting the Rio 2016 bid not only to the racetrack spe...