Rio 2016 claim more than two thirds of Olympic tickets have now been sold following the launching of the process to distribute the four million bought so far to their buyers.
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Rio 2016 launch official Olympic and Paralympic sticker book to boost interest in Games
An official illustrated Olympic and Paralympic sticker album has been launched in another attempt to boost interest in Rio 2016 among the Brazilian population.
World Health Organization rejects calls to move Rio 2016 over Zika outbreak
The World Health Organization (WHO) has rejected a call to either move or postpone this summer’s Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro over the Zika outbreak, saying it would "not significantly alter" the spread of the virus.
WHO rejects call to move Rio Olympics because of Zika virus
Already hit by recession and political turmoil, Brazil has come under more pressure as 150 health experts called for the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro to be postponed or moved because of the Zika epidemic.
Bovell, Borel, Grant for Miami athlete forum
Olympians George Bovell III (swimming), Cleopatra Borel (Athletics) along with Trinidad and Tobago Olympic Committee (TTOC) Project Officer Athlete Services and Programmes, Rheeza Grant (volleyball) will travel to Miami, Florida today to represent Trinidad and Tobago at the Pan American Sport Organisation(- PASO) Continental Athlete Forum from May 24-25.
Sir Craig Reedie - The man with the impossible job
It is sport’s impossible job. Brazil football manager? No problem. Groundsman at Wimbledon? A stroll in the park. International Olympic Committee (IOC) President? A piece of cake.