Welcome to the official Oylmpics thread 2016
The 2016 Summer Olympics (Portuguese: Jogos Olímpicos de Verão de 2016),[a] officially known as the Games of the XXXI Olympiad and commonly known as Rio 2016, is a major international multi-sport event in the tradition of the Olympic Games as governed by the International Olympic Committee, being held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Opening rounds in certain events began on 3 August 2016 — two days before the opening ceremony—and the Games is formally running from 5 August to 21 August 2016.
More than 11,000 athletes from 206 National Olympic Committees (NOCs), including first time entrants Kosovo and South Sudan, are taking part. With 306 sets of medals, the games features 28 Olympic sports, including rugby sevens and golf, which were added by the International Olympic Committee in 2009. These sporting events are taking place at 33 venues in the host city as well as at five venues in the cities of São Paulo (Brazil's largest city), Belo Horizonte, Salvador, Brasília (Brazil's capital), and Manaus.
These are the first Summer Olympic Games under the IOC presidency of Thomas Bach. The host city of Rio de Janeiro was announced at the 121st IOC Session held in Copenhagen, Denmark, on 2 October 2009. Rio became the first South American city to host the Summer Olympics. These are the first games to be held in a Portuguese-speaking country, the first to be held entirely during the winter (the 2000 games began on 15 September but continued past the spring equinox), the first since 1968 to be held in Latin America, and the first since 2000 (and third overall) to be held in the Southern Hemisphere.
Opening ceremony
Schedule
Stadiums
Whitewater Stadium
One of the most technically complex Rio 2016 facilities, the Whitewater Stadium holds 25 million litres of water in its two canoe slalom courses: one for the competitions, measuring 250 metres, and a 200-metre training course.
One of the most technically complex Rio 2016 facilities, the Whitewater Stadium holds 25 million litres of water in its two canoe slalom courses: one for the competitions, measuring 250 metres, and a 200-metre training course.
Amazônia Arena
Built for the 2014 FIFA World Cup, this stadium in Manaus will host six matches (four men's, two women's) in the group stages of the football tournaments. The city is in the Amazon Rainforest, whose influence can be seen in the stadium's façade and shape, which is inspired by an indigenous basket of exotic fruit.
Built for the 2014 FIFA World Cup, this stadium in Manaus will host six matches (four men's, two women's) in the group stages of the football tournaments. The city is in the Amazon Rainforest, whose influence can be seen in the stadium's façade and shape, which is inspired by an indigenous basket of exotic fruit.
Deodoro Stadium
The temporary Deodoro Stadium, built around an existing polo field, will host the Rio 2016 rugby competition, as well as the equestrian and combined running and shooting sections of the modern pentathlon.
Fort Copacabana
The iconic setting of Fort Copacabana provides the starting point for the road cycling race, marathon swimming and triathlon competitions. Set at the southern end of Copacabana beach, this open-air venue promises an inspiring atmosphere.
Olympic Stadium
Built for the 2007 Pan American Games, the Olympic Stadium is the home of Rio 2016 athletics and one of the venues for the football tournament. Seating capacity has been temporarily expanded, and the running track has been completely modernised.
Current Medal Count
