Rio plans for lasting Olympic changes

This article from BBC News outlines the changes Rio is looking to make for the Olympics that will benefit the city and country as a whole.

IOC set to start working with Rio on 2016 Olympics

This article from the U.S. Olympic Committee via the Associated Press is about the International Olympic Committee's plans to send a to work with Rio officials to help prepare for the Games.

Extra police after Rio violence

This article from BBC News outlines more information about about the outbreak of violence in Rio de Janeiro. It also includes a video of the aftermath of the helicopter shooting and other violence.

Violence in the Newest Olympic City Rattles Brazil

This article from the New York Times is about a police helicopter shot down by drug traffickers right outside one of the Olympic stadiums in Rio de Janeiro. The violence in Rio this past weekend is causing Brazil's leaders to defend the Olympic location all over again. The article also discusses measures being taken to prevent future violence and to make Rio a safer city for the Games.

Golf, Rugby Get Chance at Olympic Gold

This article from the Associated Press hosted by Google is about golf and rugby being added to the 2016 Olympic program. It is mostly about how this gives each of these sports, especially golf, the chance to become popular worldwide.







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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil wins the bid for the 2016 Olympics

This article from USA Today is one of the first written after Rio de Janeiro beat Madrid in the last round of bidding to host the 2016 games. The end of the article even includes a breakdown of Rio's bid including the theme of the games, locations for Olympic venues as well as details of the venues scheduled for construction.

Check out the video as Rio de Janeiro reacts to their 2016 Olympic bid victory: