May 16 2011
Big Guy Zee here to report the news that the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro succesfully won the bid to host the 2016 Olympic games after beating Madrid in the final round. For Rio it was celebrations all round, whilst the people of Madrid were not so pleased. Your opinions on this story are most welcome, so feel free to subscribe, rate and comment! Much Love!
May 11 2011
This is the victorious and historical Lula’s speech by Rio de Janeiro’s candidature (in Brazilian Portuguese) and the bid video for Olympic Games in 2016 (in English), beating Madrid, Tokyo and Chicago. Copenhagen, Denmark, 10/2/2009
Mar 22 2011
The Moment Rio de Janeiro is announced as 2016 Olympic City
Dec 02 2010
Aug 01 2010
ENGLISH THE CITY Rio de Janeiro is truly still beautiful. The City, ever more Marvelous. With its natural beauty, one of the most beautiful seashores in the world, comprised of 14 beaches, the contagious, heartwarming joy of six million inhabitants spread over 159 districts, a unique and highly animated cultural diversity and life, this postcard of Brazil receives the world with open arms. Rio is Carioca; it is Brazilian; it is international. It is feeling at home even though you live on the other side of the world and do not speak a word of Portuguese. Rio is festive. The city’s cultural fervor is so great that it is common to have events where the turnout exceeds one million people. Some examples of this are the New Year’s celebration, Carnaval, sports events such as the 2004 Athens Olympic Torch Relay and rock concerts on the beach, such as Live Earth and the Rolling Stones. The Marvelous City is enjoyed by illustrious residents, including athletes, artists and intellectuals and it offers diverse leisure options for those who live here or those just passing through, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The famous cable car that takes you to the breathtaking view from atop the Sugar Loaf; the adventures of hang gliding; the classic matches at the world symbol for this nation of soccer shoes, Maracanã Stadium; the traditional nightlife of Lapa; the exuberant Marina da Glória; Colombo bakery, the brand of Rio gastronomic value. There are countless leisure options. From the …
Aug 01 2010
This video presents the master plan for the construction of venues and sites where the games will be held.
Jul 31 2010
Chicago and Tokyo were eliminated from the race to host the 2016 Summer Games, striking a blow to President Barack Obama, who supported the US bid. International Olympic Committee members are now voting to pick between Madrid and Rio de Janeiro, IOC President Jacques Rogge said in Copenhagen. The winner needs a majority from the 106 IOC members. Members with ties to a bid still in the running cant vote. Chicago brought in US President Barack Obama to support its bid, while Brazil President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva flew in to stress Rios main selling point: South America never has held the Games, which began in 1896. Juan Antonio Samaranch, the 89-year-old former IOC president, appealed to members to give the Games to Spain. Samaranch led the committee from 1980 to 2001.
Jul 29 2010
HOW THEY VOTED Vote totals: Round 1: Madrid – 28, Rio – 26, Tokyo – 22, Chicago – 18 Round 2: Rio – 46, Madrid – 29, Tokyo – 20 Round 3: Rio – 66, Madrid – 32 Rio wins 2016 Olympic Games in landslide over Madrid COPENHAGEN — Rio de Janeiro rode a wave of International Olympic Committee sentiment to award the Olympics to South America for the first time, winning the right to host the 2016 Summer Games on Friday in a victory over surprising finalist Madrid.
Jul 28 2010
Rio 2016, Candidate City, Vídeo prol candidatura do Rio a sede dos Jogos Olimpicos de 2016. Este vídeo não é produzido por governos, empresas, ou pelo COB. É apenas um apoio de um cidadão carioca a vinda das olimpiadas de 2016 para nossa cidade.