Rob2012 Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 Good news, but again, if you go to Rio and ask where "João Havelange Stadium" is placed, not many will know what you are talking about. In Brazil the stadium is known as Engenhão, after the name of the district around the stadium: Engenho de Dentro. That's all very well, but commentators are going to call it by its real name. For the hundreds of millions watching on TV, I can understand why Rio would want to rename this stadium before the Games! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyelBrazil Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 That's all very well, but commentators are going to call it by its real name. For the hundreds of millions watching on TV, I can understand why Rio would want to rename this stadium before the Games! How many commentators did it during the World Cup calling stadiums as Plácido Castello, Octávio Mangabeira or Governador Magalhães Pinto? That's why I disagree, Rob. Spacially now, the olympic stadium name will probably change, and the tribute will for a very unknown name for international audience: Nilton Santos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StefanMUC Posted January 18, 2015 Report Share Posted January 18, 2015 How many commentators did it during the World Cup calling stadiums as Plácido Castello, Octávio Mangabeira or Governador Magalhães Pinto? That's why I disagree, Rob. Spacially now, the olympic stadium name will probably change, and the tribute will for a very unknown name for international audience: Nilton Santos. You said it yourself: These people are unknown for international audiences, very much unlike the godfather of FIFA. Like it or not, the name will certainly come up, and not only in British tabloids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyelBrazil Posted January 18, 2015 Report Share Posted January 18, 2015 (edited) You said it yourself: These people are unknown for international audiences, very much unlike the godfather of FIFA. Like it or not, the name will certainly come up, and not only in British tabloids.But I think there is nothing wrong on telling the history of the name of stadium if also telling why people in Rio wanted to change. Actually, it's something positive.Anyway, officially, Havelange name won't be there and commentators can use it only as a trivia-like thing. Edited January 18, 2015 by DannyelBrazil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob2012 Posted January 18, 2015 Report Share Posted January 18, 2015 Commentators will use the name organisers give to the venue, even if that's not normally what it's called. So it's up to ROCOG to give the venues names which are best for visitors and TV viewers. In London's case, we didn't know the names of a couple of the venues until January 2012 http://www.athletics-africa.com/a/articles/31/2012/01/10/london_2012_olympics_venues_christened_to_mark_200th_day_countdown.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyelBrazil Posted January 19, 2015 Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 Commentators will use the name organisers give to the venue, even if that's not normally what it's called. So it's up to ROCOG to give the venues names which are best for visitors and TV viewers. In London's case, we didn't know the names of a couple of the venues until January 2012 http://www.athletics-africa.com/a/articles/31/2012/01/10/london_2012_olympics_venues_christened_to_mark_200th_day_countdown.html Names in Rio were already unveiled... Future Arena, Carioca Hall, Rio Olympic Arena, All of them are in the website. Engenhão (João Havelange) is just "Rio Olympic Stadium" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Throne Posted January 23, 2015 Report Share Posted January 23, 2015 Rio shall stun the world senseless. I mean, this is just OBVIOUS given the sheer magnificence of the location and the materialisation of the plans. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quaker2001 Posted January 23, 2015 Report Share Posted January 23, 2015 Rio shall stun the world senseless. I mean, this is just OBVIOUS given the sheer magnificence of the location and the materialisation of the plans. Easy with the hyperbole. Pretty good chance Rio puts on an excellent Olympics. Far from 'OBVIOUS' this will be the case though. Stun the world senseless? Might be a little tough considering the world spent a month this past year focused on Brazil and seeing beautiful images of Rio. So what are we likely to see then than we haven't seen already. Probably not much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baron-pierreIV Posted January 23, 2015 Report Share Posted January 23, 2015 So what are we likely to see then than we haven't seen already. Probably not much. Well, hopefully, more jaw-dropping Ceremonies -- and LESS (literal) drum-beating by the Brazilian fans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Throne Posted January 23, 2015 Report Share Posted January 23, 2015 Let's hope there is a carnival Spectacular for the ceremonies next year. I have grown TIRED with countries trying to shake how people perceive them. I can think of a good few ceremonies in the past - both winter and summer - by countries with astounding histories which could have been so ripe for the taking in terms of stadium theatre but, unfortunately, those countries didn't maximize it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul Posted January 23, 2015 Report Share Posted January 23, 2015 .....like what countries? @throne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TorchbearerSydney Posted January 23, 2015 Report Share Posted January 23, 2015 I was thinking the closing should have been in the Sambadrome.....can't get more Brazillian than that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LatinXTC Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 I was thinking the closing should have been in the Sambadrome.....can't get more Brazillian than that! While that sounds amazing, I think it will be a security nightmare. And Throne I too would like to know what Olympic ceremonies you are talking about. My guess would be London is one, Atlanta is another. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyelBrazil Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 Olympic Parks works moving fast... Olympic Village Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Throne Posted January 25, 2015 Report Share Posted January 25, 2015 I am truly mesmerised by what is happening down in that paradise called Rio! Thank you for all the pics posted so far! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olympicdreamin Posted January 25, 2015 Report Share Posted January 25, 2015 I am truly mesmerised by what is happening down in that paradise called Rio! Thank you for all the pics posted so far! A year ago I was worried that Rio would be woefully unprepared and the venues would be unfinished. Everything has come a long in the past year and I can't wait for Rio 2016. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquaman617 Posted January 31, 2015 Report Share Posted January 31, 2015 Looks like things are coming together Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob2012 Posted February 6, 2015 Report Share Posted February 6, 2015 Inside the venues under construction - from BBC's Nick Hope https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.910925372259980.1073741829.312717725414084&type=1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyelBrazil Posted February 8, 2015 Report Share Posted February 8, 2015 Inside the venues under construction - from BBC's Nick Hope https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.910925372259980.1073741829.312717725414084&type=1 Not many pictures, pity... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bairrosfelipe Posted February 9, 2015 Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 Olympic Parks works moving fast... Olympic Village What is the source of the pictures? Is really interesting see the trees and the green around the center of the walk of park in the 1st picture! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bairrosfelipe Posted February 9, 2015 Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 New pictures of the Olympic Park ARENA CARIOCA III VELODROME Source. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamC Posted February 9, 2015 Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 So they basically torn down the old velodrome and are building a new one over it? Didn't realize that until now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bairrosfelipe Posted February 9, 2015 Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 So they basically torn down the old velodrome and are building a new one over it? Didn't realize that until now. No, this Velodromo is 100% new. The engineer said that the hardest part of the work which is the basis of the Velodrome structure is ready. Anyway it is delayed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TorchbearerSydney Posted February 9, 2015 Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 Velodrome...tick, tick, tick....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zekekelso Posted February 10, 2015 Report Share Posted February 10, 2015 The should leave it like that for a combined track cycling / bmx event Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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