Rio 2016

Rio Games 2016

History was made in 2016 at Rio de Janeiro, as Brazil hosted the XXXI Olympics, marking the first time for a South American country to host the Olympic Games.  It is also just the third time for Games to be held in the southern hemisphere, following Melbourne 1956 and Sydney 2000. The Games opened on August 5, continuing through to August 21.

About Brazil

Brazil is the largest and most populous country in South America, covering more than 8.5 million square kilometers with approximately 201 million people. The country ranks fifth in the world in both area and population. With nearly 12 million residents, Rio is Brazil’s second-largest city behind Sao Paulo’s approximately 20 million. Native inhabitants of Rio are known as Cariocas.

Some Facts About Rio Olympics

•          Approximately 11,000 athletes participating
•          First time countries – Kosovo, South Sudan
•          First time a team of refugees represented in Olympics
•          Rugby and Golf added for the first time
•          First time summer games being held in winter (June to September)
•          306 events across 33 venues and 5 cities

The Rio games venues is divided into four distinct zones:

Barra – The Athletes Village is located in the Barra Zone, which is the heart of Rio 2016 Games.  Added to this are 15 other competition venues as well as the International Broadcast Centre and Main Press Centre. The Barra Zone is in the western part of Rio.

Copacabana – Located in the southeastern part of the city, the Copacabana Zone has the world famous beaches, globally recognized landmarks such as Sugarloaf Mountain and the statue of Christ the Redeemer atop Corcovado - one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.

Deodoro – Located in the western part of the city, the Deodoro Zone has the largest military concentration in Latin America with 60,000 servicemen and women.  This zone houses the Deodoro stadium, the aquatics stadium, equestrian center, shooting center and hockey center.

Maracanã – This is the iconic Maracanã stadium where the opening and closing ceremonies and soccer matches will be hosted.  The stadium was originally constructed for the 1950 FIFA World Cup and was upgraded when Brazil hosted the 2014 FIFA World Cup.  With a seating capacity of more than 78,000, it is the largest stadium in South America.

Canadian Olympic Team

Rosi MacLenna Leading the Canadian Team

Canadian Delegation to the Olympics

A total of 314 athletes over 27 sports (the only exception being handball) represent Canada at the Rio Olympics, an increase of 37 athletes from 2012.  The team. consists of 98 coaches and 107 support staff (such as doctors and physiotherapists among others.  Canada’s gold medalist Rosie MacLennan  trampoline gymnast was flag bearer for the Canadian team during the opening ceremony.

Canada’s Goal for Rio Games

Top-12 finish in Rio Olympics medal standings

Team Canada’s Slogan for Rio Olympics

Ice in our Veins

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