Tag: Carlos Arthur Nuzman

• Friday, July 5th 2019 - 14:26 UTC

  Ex Rio governor admits paying US$ 2 million to ensure 2016 Olympics

  

  The former governor of Rio de Janeiro state said in court testimony on Thursday that he paid US$2 million to buy votes to ensure the sprawling Brazilian seaside city would be chosen to host the 2016 Olympic Games.

• Monday, May 25th 2015 - 07:12 UTC

  Iconic London 2012 Games symbol decorates Rio 2016 Olympics Park

  

  The most iconic symbol of the Olympic Games is decorating the city for the Rio 2016 Games. City Hall has installed giant Olympic Rings in Madureira Park, ahead of the largest sporting event in the world.

• Tuesday, August 14th 2012 - 21:28 UTC

  Olympic flag flies in Rio do Janeiro; IOC concern about the 2016 timetable

  

  The official flag of the Olympics arrived in Rio de Janeiro, the host city of the next Games. Rio Mayor Eduardo Paes waved the flag after stepping off the plane with other officials and Brazilian athletes who competed in London.