Rio’s bid to host the 2016 Olympics confirmed yesterday that it had received over 1 million messages of support on its bid’s website in a month and a half.
The Rio 2016 'Support the Bid' message board was put on the website during the International Olympic Committee’s Evaluation Commission visit to the city in April.
“This overwhelming display of enthusiasm reflects the passion of Brazilians and the recognition from other supporters around the world that the Rio 2016 Games will be a genuine celebration of sport with the power to transform our country for decades to come,” said Carlos Nuzman, president of the Rio 2016 Bid Committee.
“We are thankful and honored to receive so many messages that signify a shared belief in our project and in our dream. It also serves as a further boost towards October 2nd and our goal of hosting memorable Olympic and Paralympic Games for the first time in South America.”
Local support for the bid has been strong since the start of the campaign, confirmed to be at 85 per cent by an IOC official poll conducted earlier this year.
