Every Sunday a summary of the most important news in the run-up to Rio 2016.
Rio 2016 Olympics Village Opens
More photos [brasil2016.gov.br]
Venues
- Rio 2016 Olympic Golf Course includes rainwater-collecting canopy by Rua Arquitetos [Dezeen]
- Rio de Janeiro suspends work on Olympics beach volleyball arena [Reuters]
- ‘Drone Week’ promises new views of Rio 2016 venues and exclusive insights into emerging technologies [Rio2016]
Sport News
- Rio 2016 rumbles closer as men’s volleyball tournament schedule released [FIVB]
- Rio 2016 women’s schedule available to download [FIVB]
General News
- Olympic exclusion zone: the gentrification of a Rio favela [The Guardian]
- Rio 2016; Medal design and new slogan unveiled [AotG]
- Rio 2016; Spectator Guides [AotG]
Transportation
- Website provides tips on transport options for Rio 2016 [Rio2016]
- Olympic Metro Gets Presidential Pledge for Last-Minute Funds [Bloomberg]
Health
- Brazil shows an 87% reduction in the number of Zika cases notified [Brasil 2016]
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