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Rio 2016 Bid Gets Additional Support
With the official opening of the 36-metre Rio 2016-themed Ferris wheel on New Years Eve at Copacabana Fort promoting Rio's bid for the 2016 Summer
Rio 2016 Slogan To Launch Dramatically On New Years Eve
The slogan for Rio de Janeiro's 2016, "Live your passion", is to make a dramatic debut. It's to be projected onto the Rio 2016 Wheel ...Rio 2016 Reveals More Bid Details
The Rio 2016 bid committee revealed Friday additional details of the city's plan for the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games as they finalize their Candidate ...Rio 2016 Bid Gets Unanimous Approval
Representatives of various groups involved in Rio de Janeiro's bid for the 2016 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games met in Brasilia Wednesday and confirmed their ...Rio 2016 Buses To Have Biodegradable Fuel
During the 13th Passenger Transport Convention held in Rio de Janeiro, a Protocol of Intent was agreed upon Friday should Rio host the 2016 Summer ...Rio 2016 Archery Venue Approved By Federation
The International Archery Federation has approved the Sambadrome, where the archery competition would be held should Rio de Janeiro be selected as host city for ...Rio 2016 Presents School Olympics At “Sport For All” Conference
Rio 2016 presented Brazil's School Olympics project to more than 600 people at the world conference on "Sport for All" held this week in Kuala ...
Rio 2016 To Learn From London 2012
Rio 2016 is pledging it will build on the "International Inspiration" legacy program initiated by the organizers of the London 2012 Olympic Games. The objective ...UK Olympics Minister Advises Rio 2016, Gets Criticized By British MPs
UK Olympics Minister Tessa Jowell arrived in Brazil Sunday and is taking part in several high-profile meetings as well as visiting sites during the course ...Grand Prix’s Popularity To Promote Rio 2016
The 37th Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos is promoting Rio de Janeiro's bid for the 2016 Summer Olympic Games. Not only will Rio's 2016 bid ...
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Rio 2016 Summary
| Bid Status: | Accepted to shortlist |
| Bid Date: | October 2, 2009 |
| Bid Location: | IOC Congress in Copenhagen Denmark |
| Description: | Rio last bid for the 2004 and 2012 Games but did not make the short list. The city is trying to leverage the success of the 2007 Pan Am Games in its run for the 2016 Olympics - and Brazil is currently preparing to host the 2014 World Cup. |
| Bid Book: | Link To Bid Book |
| Web Site: | http://www.rio2016.org.br |
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| BID | CHG | INDEX | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago (CHI) |  |
1.96 | 58.78 |
| Madrid (MAD) | |
0.87 | 58.63 |
| Rio (RIO) | |
0.17 | 59.73 |
| Tokyo (TKY) |  |
0.56 | 61.22 |
| Last Updated 5 Nov., 2008 (Full BidIndex Details) |
