Tag: Rio 2016 Olympic Games
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IOC tells Rio 2016 that there is not a moment to lose
Lausanne, Mar 22, 2014: The International Olympic Committee (IOC)’s Coordination Commission for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games today wrapped up its sixth visit to the Brazilian host city (19-21 March) with a clear message to the organisers that every second counts. With just over two years to go until the Games open on 5 August…
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Official Table Tennis Flooring Supplier
Lausanne, Nov 8, 2013: Tinsue will be the official sports-floor supplier for the table tennis event at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games after agreeing terms with the International Table Tennis Federation’s marketing arm, TMS International. This comes after the recent announcement in February that Tinsue will be the official sports-floor supplier to the…
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Rio 2016 working to deliver lasting legacy
Lausanne, Sept 3, 2013: Wrapping-up its fifth visit to Rio de Janeiro, the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) Coordination Commission, underlined the strong progress being made to deliver a lasting legacy from the 2016 Games. With less than three years remaining until the Games begin, the Organising Committee and its Government partners were able to show…
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IPC announce medal event and athlete quotas
Germany, July 05, 2013: The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has announced that the Rio 2016 Paralympics are set to feature more female athletes than ever before, whilst the overall progam will include 23 more medals events than at London 2012, with women and athletes with high support needs the main beneficiaries. Under plans proposed by…
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Fourth Visit has been Completed of IOC
The International Olympic Committee (IOC)’s Coordination Commission for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games ended its fourth visit to the Brazilian city today. It noted that there had been solid progress since its last visit in June 2012 including on the media villages, the venue masterplan, and the recruitment of staff by the Organising Committee. However,…
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IPC conducts second project review with Rio 2016
Bonn – Germany, Nov 25: Rio 2016, Following the conclusion of the London 2012 debrief this week, the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) staged a Project Review on Friday (23 November) with the Rio 2016 Organising Committee. The IPC team of 10 was led by Xavier Gonzalez, Chief Executive Officer and Thanos Kostopoulos, Paralympic Games Integration…
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IPC President challenges Rio to surpass London
Germany, Nov 22: IPC President, International Paralympic Committee (IPC) President Sir Philip Craven has challenged the organizing committee of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games to surpass the achievements of London 2012, and deliver the best ever Paralympic Games. Speaking at the start of a two day debrief of the London 2012 Paralympic Games on Wednesday…
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Rio celebrates the Paralympic Flag handover
London, UK: Sept 9, 2012: During this evening’s London 2012 Paralympic Games Closing Ceremony, Rio 2016™ celebrated the handover of the Paralympic Flag from London to Rio de Janeiro with an eight minute presentation that focussed on the concept of ‘joy’ – promoting the themes of cultural diversity, harmony and contagious energy. Rio 2016’s™ Paralympic…
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Renato Ciuchini as Chief Commercial Officer
London – UK, September 04, 2012: The Rio 2016™ Organising Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games [Rio 2016™] has appointed Renato Ciuchini as its Chief Commercial Officer [CCO]. As the new CCO, Ciuchini will report to the Rio 2016™ Chief Executive Officer, Leonardo Gryner, and will be responsible for Sponsorship Sales; Partner Services; Ticketing;…
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IOC Coordination Commission concludes third visit to Rio
Lausanne, Switzerland, June 7, 2012: The third visit of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Coordination Commission to Rio concluded today with Commission Chair Nawal El Moutawakel underlining the strong government support that the 2016 project continues to receive, with all levels of government represented during the meetings. Both Federal Sports Minister Rebelo and Rio Mayor…