Star class dropped from Rio Games
May.07, 2011 in
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Sailing’s governing body drops the Star keelboat, a class in which British sailors have excelled in recent years, from the 2016 Olympics in Brazil. Share and Enjoy:
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International Paralympic Committee and Rio 2016 hold the first follow-up meeting of the Paralympic project
Nov.30, 2010 in
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“It´s a great satisfaction to see how the city is being mobilized to host the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games. This meeting was the first step of a long journey of a lot of work we have ahead”. It was with this enthusiasm that the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) President, Xavier Gonzalez, classified the first follow-up [...]
Face-lift for Rio’s Maracana Stadium which will host World Cup and Olympics
Jan.20, 2010 in
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… announced the city’s Secretary of Sports and Tourism. Inaugurated for the 1050 World Cup, Uruguay … originally built in only two years after Brazil were awarded the 1950 World Cup, although … deeply burnt into the psyche of many Brazilians. The stadium was finally fully completed in … Share and Enjoy:
Are there any Brazilians out there?
Oct.16, 2009 in
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Let’s hear from you! What do you think of Rio getting the games? Are you going to fly to Brazil to visit family and see the Games? Share and Enjoy:
Real work begins for Rio’s Olympic plans
Oct.06, 2009 in
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… around the city, but was enthusiastic that Brazilian leaders who frequently promise improvements but rarely … way for the 2014 World Cup, which Brazil is hosting and will feature Rio as … jobs per year the following 10 years. Tourism also likely will get a boost, as … Share and Enjoy: