Tag: Rio Games 2016

• 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.

• Tuesday, October 10th 2017 - 02:55 UTC

  Rio 2016 Games chairman arrested and suspended on corruption charges

  

  The chairman of Brazil’s Olympic Committee, who helped organize the Rio 2016 Games, submitted his resignation on Saturday, saying he wanted to concentrate on defending himself against corruption charges.

• Wednesday, September 6th 2017 - 07:01 UTC

  Rio 2016 Olympic Games, another can of worms, ...and of Olympic corruption

  

  Brazilian and French authorities said on Tuesday they uncovered an international corruption scheme aimed at buying votes in awarding the 2016 Olympics. It is the latest allegation to tarnish the legacy of the Rio Games, the first Olympics in South America.

• Wednesday, August 24th 2016 - 05:50 UTC

  PM May congratulates Team GB on Rio achievements; celebration parade planned in Manchester

  

  British Prime Minister Theresa May gave a statement on how UK Olympians have made history and inspired the next generation. Team GB in Rio do Janeiro Olympics took more medals than ever at an overseas Games.

• Tuesday, August 16th 2016 - 21:53 UTC

  Australian Olympic robbed during a fire evacuation at the Rio Village

  

  Members of the Australian Olympic team were robbed during a fire evacuation at the Rio de Janeiro Olympic Village, in the latest of a series of complaints about the athletes’ housing complex. The Australian building was evacuated Friday after a fire in the basement, which was likely started by a cigarette.

• Tuesday, August 16th 2016 - 06:38 UTC

  Fearful of public's reaction Temer will not attend Rio Olympics closing ceremony

  

  Brazil's interim President Michel Temer's press office informed on late Monday that he will not attend the closing ceremony of the Rio Olympic Games, which will be held on the evening of August 21 at the world-renowned Maracana stadium.

• Friday, August 5th 2016 - 21:18 UTC

  Rio Games have an international counterterrorism office, a first for an Olympic event

  

  A lot of people are fretting about the safety of the Rio Olympic Games. Zika fears, the notoriously unsafe water in Guanabara Bay, an Olympic venue so filthy that some rowers and sailors are planning to wear protective gear and of course violent crime.

• Wednesday, August 3rd 2016 - 07:24 UTC

  Brazilian caipirinha: Rousseff impeachment and Olympics take off this week

  

  Brazil's long-running presidential impeachment drama starts to unveil this week just as the Rio Olympics sprints out of the starting blocks. Suspended Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff, who is accused of breaking budgetary laws, is staying away from the opening ceremony in Rio.

• Wednesday, August 3rd 2016 - 07:12 UTC

  US 'Dream team' rented cruise liner “Silver Cloud” as their Olympic Village

  

  Multi-millionaire members of the US Olympic basketball team have rented a massive luxury cruise ship to call their home while they compete at the Rio Olympics. Super rich members of the 'Dream Team' are shirking the nightmare of the Olympic Village, still undergoing finishing touches in some areas and likely to remain “under construction” throughout the games in others. Members of the women's team are also reported to be calling the cruise ship home.

• Wednesday, August 3rd 2016 - 06:58 UTC

  Rio Games opening tailored to the current economic conditions in Brazil

  

  Rio de Janeiro Olympics opening ceremony on Friday will break with the recent tradition of large-scale and expensive shows, featuring a low-emissions cauldron and an “analogue” experience, executive producer Marco Balich said.