bairrosfelipe Posted May 3, 2015 Report Share Posted May 3, 2015 "Record sales: 2016 will announce its new sponsor The Rio 2016 Committee is about to announce its newest sponsor, a Brazilian airline. The contract values are kept confidential, but with this, the Olympics in Rio will hit historic record collection - surpassing the London Games in 2012, which generated about $ 1.1 billion in sponsorships." Source. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zekekelso Posted May 8, 2015 Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 Overly negative article on state of construction for 2016... normally I yawn at these, but the talk of power contracts is interesting. And the video is good http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/05/08/us-olympics-brazil-idUSKBN0NT0BT20150508 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bairrosfelipe Posted May 8, 2015 Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 You really call that a good article? "several venues has not started" Which venues? This article goes completely against what the IOC said last visit. Dont have mentions about the venues and even the zones of competition that are not being built or are unfinished. In addition only 10% are not ready because much has already been completed, like the Maracana Stadium (Ceremonies and Football) and the Olympic Stadium (Athletics), among other places. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Throne Posted May 9, 2015 Report Share Posted May 9, 2015 Barrosphilipe, I am sure that with the National Tantrum experienced in the UK a year before the epic London Games no athlete died. Rio shall be magnificent.. I mean.....isn't this OBVIOUS enough? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zekekelso Posted May 9, 2015 Report Share Posted May 9, 2015 You really call that a good article? Nope, I think it "overly negative. " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bairrosfelipe Posted May 15, 2015 Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 "Rio 2016 reveals ticket prices for Paralympic Games With 94% of the tickets costing R$70 (US$23) or less, the Paralympics aims to be as affordable as possible Already put in your application for Olympic Games tickets? Now, it’s time to choose which of the world’s best Paralympic athletes to see in action. On Thursday 14 May the Organising Committee published its price list for tickets for the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games. Of the 3.3 million up for grabs, 94% are on sale for R$70 (US$23) or less. In keeping with the promise to make these Games accessible to all, the ticket prices have been set to be as affordable as possible. The cost of entry to the sporting events will range from R$10 to R$130, while prices for the opening and closing ceremonies are between R$100 to R$1200." Source. Price list for Tickets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bairrosfelipe Posted May 15, 2015 Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 The first Olympic rings arrived in Rio! "The colored rings represent the five continents in the Olympics arrived in Rio. The main symbol of the games is installed in Madureira Park in city suburb. As shown by the Good Day River on Friday (15), it is 12 meters high and 25 meters long. The rings will be covered by a black cloth until the day of the inauguration, which will take place on Wednesday (20)." Source. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bairrosfelipe Posted May 20, 2015 Report Share Posted May 20, 2015 Olympic Rings in Madureira Park The first Olympic rings will be inaugurated tonight at the Rio. The rings were donated by the United Kingdom and were used in the London Olympics in 2012. Source. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob2012 Posted May 20, 2015 Report Share Posted May 20, 2015 Excellent - Rings! - can't believe it's only a year away. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bairrosfelipe Posted May 21, 2015 Report Share Posted May 21, 2015 Inauguration of the Olympic Rings in Madureira Park Source: J.P.ENGELBRECHT "The defining symbol of the Olympic Games has arrived in Rio de Janeiro. Accompanied by a spectacular firework display, the Olympic Rings were unveiled this Wednesday (20) in Madureira Park, during a ceremony attended by Nawal el Moutawakel, the president of the International Olympic Committee’s Coordination Commission for the 2016 Games; Eduardo Paes, the mayor of Rio de Janeiro; and the president of the Organising Committee of the Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Carlos Arthur Nuzman. “The Olympic Games are for all Cariocas (residents of Rio),” Paes said. “It is important that all of them feel that they are a fundamental part of this movement which is transforming Rio de Janeiro. Madureira is the heart of Rio’s suburbs, where our identity was forged. It is in the poorest regions of the city that the Games will have the most impact." Source. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob2012 Posted May 21, 2015 Report Share Posted May 21, 2015 From Britain to Brazil: Just realised, these Olympic rings in Madureira Park were the ones that were originally built in Newcastle for the London 2012 Games. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tyne-19440572 http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=1502218&page=5 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyelBrazil Posted May 21, 2015 Report Share Posted May 21, 2015 From Britain to Brazil: Just realised, these Olympic rings in Madureira Park were the ones that were originally built in Newcastle for the London 2012 Games. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tyne-19440572 http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=1502218&page=5 Which is nice! I just love those links between host cities. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotosy Posted June 1, 2015 Report Share Posted June 1, 2015 Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games coming to Wii U and Nintendo 3DS Nintendo has announced a brand new Mario & Sonic Olympics game to tie in with Rio 2016. The crossover sports title, which will be released on Wii U and Nintendo 3DS, was announced at today's (May 31) Japanese Nintendo Direct event. Footage in the trailer shows familiar characters such as Donkey Kong and Luigi competing against each other. Athletics, gymnastics, table tennis, football, rugby, beach volleyball and golf are among the events previewed in the video. Players are also offered a glimpse of what gameplay will look like on each platform the game is being released on. Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games will be the fifth under the Mario & Sonic Olympics banner, following tie-ins with Beijing 2008, Vancouver 2010, London 2012 and Sochi 2014. http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/gaming/news/a650176/mario--sonic-at-the-rio-2016-olympic-games-coming-to-wii-u-and-nintendo-3ds.html#~pemag21gBzf6ZZ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victor Mata Posted June 2, 2015 Report Share Posted June 2, 2015 A video game and a glimpse of what the venues will look like next year! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bairrosfelipe Posted June 8, 2015 Report Share Posted June 8, 2015 "Rio 2016 has less than 20% of sessions sold out in the 1st phase of ticket sales The result of the draw for the first phase of ticket sales for the 2016 Olympics will be announced on Tuesday, but many people still have the chance to secure his place in the stands in the coming months. According to data released on Monday by the Organizing Committee, only 17.4% of available sessions are fully exhausted, or 121 of 694 available. 5.2 million requests were made and a total of 4.5 million tickets were available to fans, but only 1,592,701 were allocated tickets. Siginificativa The difference in numbers is explained by the fact that some sessions were well attended, with more requests than available entries. Moreover, other methods have low demand and remaining tickets. In addition to the opening and closing ceremonies, only three sports had the total of tickets sold: triathlon, marathon swimming and synchronized swimming. Among other modalities, in absolute numbers, the largest searches were, in order, by: football, athletics, volleyball, basketball, handball, beach volleyball, tennis, gymnastics, judo and swimming. Entres people who requested tickets, 65% were included in the first draw, whose results will be announced from 10am on Tuesday. Fans received an email with uum link to enter the site www.rio2016.com/ingressos to access sessions which were randomly selected and the total price of your order. From July 1, 2015, fans can request new tickets for the second draw, which will result in August. Who has not been contemplated in this first phase, will have priority in the second. The next steps will be selling in October 2015 (direct selling online) and May 2016 (sale at the box office). Exhausted sessions may become available again in the event of withdrawal, non-payment, contingency release and return of international tickets." Source. See numbers and curiosities of lottery tickets to Rio 2016: - Allocated Tickets - draw audited by KPMG - 1,592,701 4.5 million available - 65.5% of people were drawn to at least one session; 34.5% were not included 51.3% were partially covered 14.2% were fully covered - Request Average value: R $ 1,341 - 26% of tickets were half-price; - Sports over allocation of tickets 1 - Football 2 - Athletics 3 - Volleyball 4 - Basketball 5 - Handball 6 - Beach Volleyball 7 - Tennis 8 - Artistic Gymnastics 9 - Judo 10 - Swimming - Three sports had the total of tickets sold: triathlon, marathon swimming and synchronized swimming - Of the 694 sessions available, 121 are fully exhausted. Between them: Opening ceremony Closing ceremony Football 3 sessions exhausted Final at the Maracana Quarterfinals Men in São Paulo (August 13) First stage over the weekend in Sao Paulo (August 10) Athletics 3 sessions exhausted AT005 - including late male 100m AT014 - including the end of the 4x100m relay men AT015 - including the end of the 4x400m relay men Basketball 6 sessions exhausted 3 sessions first female stage 2 male and female semi Final Beach volleyball 11 sessions sold out Including Male and / or female - Semifinals (2 games) Male and / or female - Semifinals (2 games) Female - Bronze and Final Male - Bronze and Final Tennis 17 sessions sold out Including Male and Female - Simple 2nd and 3rd rounds; Doubles QF Male - Simple 3rd round; Mixed Doubles 1st round Male and Female - Simple QF and SF, Doubles QF and SF Male and Female - Simple QF, QF and Doubles Semifinals Male simple - Semifinal; Men's doubles - Final Male simple - Bronze; Women's singles - Bronze, Final Male simple, women's doubles and mixed doubles - Final Volleyball court 11 esgostadas sessions - 2 sessions - 1st phase F - 3 sessions - 1st stage M - 2 F and 2 semis semis M - Bronze 2 F and M - 2 Final F and M Artistic Gymnastics 12 Sessions Source. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neneu10 Posted June 13, 2015 Report Share Posted June 13, 2015 Live site at Port Area video: http://globotv.globo.com/rede-globo/rjtv-2a-edicao/t/edicoes/v/boulevard-olimpico-tera-festas-para-torcedores-que-nao-conseguirem-ingressos-para-os-jogos/4249426/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bairrosfelipe Posted July 13, 2015 Report Share Posted July 13, 2015 "In mourning," boats do protest against new Marina in the Guanabara Bay Around 30 boats sailing in sail competition venues at the Olympics in performance-protest "Black Horizon" against new Marina da Glória With black sails, about 30 boats staged a protest against the new project of the Marina da Glória, Guanabara Bay, on Sunday afternoon. The performance conceived by artist Martha Niklaus was named "Black Horizon" and performed in front of Flamengo Beach, close to the candle rays of the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2016. The protest was organized by users of the Marina, which claim that local revitalization works raise the use of space prices by up to 200%. Source. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob2012 Posted July 13, 2015 Report Share Posted July 13, 2015 I don't know whether they've got a point or not, but that's a beautiful protest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyelBrazil Posted July 13, 2015 Report Share Posted July 13, 2015 Somehow, yes, they will do with the Marina the same thing that happened in many countries with soccer stadiums... They will refurbsh and increase the price of the place in name of modernization... (I saw some nice and funny protest from English soccer fans against the increase of ticket prices due stadium modernizations) In the other side, the place do need modernization and refurbshment... I don't understand why can't they negociate a middle-term that could benefit both sides? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bairrosfelipe Posted July 17, 2015 Report Share Posted July 17, 2015 The 1st test event the Olympics is already happening in Rio! Volleyball - Maracanazinho 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob2012 Posted July 20, 2015 Report Share Posted July 20, 2015 Excellently detailed piece, interviewing various people involved with or affected by the Rio Games: http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/jul/19/2016-olympics-rio-de-janeiro-brazil-destruction?CMP=share_btn_tw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bairrosfelipe Posted July 20, 2015 Report Share Posted July 20, 2015 Excellently detailed piece, interviewing various people involved with or affected by the Rio Games: http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/jul/19/2016-olympics-rio-de-janeiro-brazil-destruction?CMP=share_btn_tw Is so nice see a lot of brazilians commenting :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyelBrazil Posted July 21, 2015 Report Share Posted July 21, 2015 Excellently detailed piece, interviewing various people involved with or affected by the Rio Games: http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/jul/19/2016-olympics-rio-de-janeiro-brazil-destruction?CMP=share_btn_tw The headline, then the titles and the people chosen... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bairrosfelipe Posted July 24, 2015 Report Share Posted July 24, 2015 News in the landscape: Rowing Stadium Tower, the Lagoon, is ready It has news in the landscape of Lagoa. It was completed days ago the new tower of the Rowing Stadium, built near the Lagoon. It has four floors, two of them fixed and other temporary, which will be assembled only for major competitions. The next step is the installation of data and timing technology to the evidence. The structure set up by the state government is already used in the Games test event in August. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bairrosfelipe Posted July 24, 2015 Report Share Posted July 24, 2015 Things to see in the pic: - Red details in the Olympic Way - The roof in the Velodrome, Aquatics Stadium and Tenis Center. - A lot of things. Source. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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