Former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and football legend Pele have denied involvement in, or knowledge of, a corruption scheme that involved vote buying to secure the 2016 summer Olympic and Paralympic Games for Rio de Janeiro.
Brazilian security official resigns ahead of Rio 2016
The operational upheaval surrounding the 2016 Olympics has continued with the resignation of the commander of a Brazilian security force involved in preparations for the upcoming summer Games in Rio de Janeiro.
WHO official plays down Zika concerns ahead of Rio 2016
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has played down concerns over the 2016 summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro being affected by the outbreak of the Zika virus in Brazil.
ASOIF members voice concern over Rio 2016 venues, Ricci Bitti re-elected
International sports federations have expressed concern over issues with venues for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, as Francesco Ricci Bitti was today (Tuesday) formally re-elected as president of the Association of Summer Olympic International Federations (ASOIF).
Court blocks funding for Rio 2016 preparations
A federal court in Brazil has blocked funding for construction work at the Deodoro complex where 11 sports are set to be held at the 2016 Olympic Games, amid suspicion of corruption.