Rio closes 2016 Olympics stadium

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 27, 2013, 14:55

Rio de Janeiro mayor Eduardo Paes has confirmed the closure of the city`s 2016 Olympic track and field stadium due to structural problems.

Brazil Olympic athletes affected by World Cup

Last Updated: Monday, March 25, 2013, 15:58

Brazil`s 2011 pole vault World Champion Fabiana Murer has claimed the 2014 FIFA World Cup is negatively affecting Brazil`s preparations for the 2016 Rio Olympics.

Michael Phelps rules out Rio Olympics comeback

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 12, 2013, 14:35

Legendary swimmer Michael Phelps has ruled out the possibility of competing at the 2016 Rio Olympics, saying he is "happier" in retirement.

Rafael Nadal targets 2016 Rio Olympics

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 13, 2013, 14:31

Former World No.1 Rafael Nadal has revealed the Rio 2016 Olympic Games has provided him with motivation to continue his career beyond the age of 30.

Federer looks at cutting playing load to last till Rio

Last Updated: Friday, December 7, 2012, 16:49

Tennis great Roger Federer is looking at reducing his playing schedule in a bid to extend his career till the 2016 Rio Olympics.

Sprint legend Usain Bolt may play cricket after Rio Games

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 21, 2012, 12:17

Jamaican sprint king Usain Bolt, who has already conquered the racing track with six Olympic gold medals, may switch to cricket or football after the 2016 Games in Rio de Janerio.

Vijay Kumar aims for gold in Rio Olympics

Last Updated: Monday, November 12, 2012, 21:17

Silver medal winner in shooting in London Olympics, Vijay Kumar on Monday said his main aim is now to win a gold in the Rio Olympics in 2016.

Systemic changes needed for 12 medals in Rio: Tendulkar

Last Updated: Sunday, October 14, 2012, 14:41

Iconic cricketer and Rajya Sabha MP Sachin Tendulkar has advocated "systemic changes" in Indian sports so that "12 medals in next Olympics in Rio or 20 in 2020 is not a pipe dream".

McIlroy yet to decide over representing GB or Ireland at Olympics

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 12, 2012, 10:30

World number one Rory McIlroy has said he hasn`t decided made any decision over his participation in the Rio de Janeiro Games 2016.

Bernardinho to lead Brazil men`s volleyball team until Rio 2016

Last Updated: Thursday, August 16, 2012, 09:55

Brazil`s volleyball confederation (CBV) has said the national men`s team coach Bernardinho will keep his job until the 2016 Rio Olympics

Rio 2016 committee confident despite police strike

Last Updated: Saturday, February 11, 2012, 08:57

Rio Olympic organizers say they are confident preparations for the 2016 Games won`t be affected by the police strike that is threatening to disrupt Carnival celebrations in the city.