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Portugal face Honduras in the Rio 2016 Olympics on Sunday.

Malicious content via social media and mobile apps rose by 60% in the two months leading up to the Games.

IBTimes UK shares the best Instagram posts by Olympic athletes getting ready for Rio 2016.

Brazilian star had been due to light the iconic Olympic flame in the stadium.

The young royals show their support for British athletes as they urge them to 'Bring on the Great!'

Germany face Mexico in the men's football event on Thursday.

Honduras face Algeria in the Men's football at the Olympic Stadium on Thursday.

Senior officials within the sport have alleged that there some of the referees and judges "will be corrupted".

The Olympics' ancient birthplace has been battered by economic misery since Athens hosted the games in 2004.

Much-awaited opening ceremony takes place on Friday 5 August.

The 2016 Rio Olympic Games is scheduled to start on 5 August.

History shows pre-Games worries are nothing new and are quickly forgotten.

Rio has seen thousands of police killings since it was awarded the Olympic Games.

There's only one Olympics and the IOC are the only body to provide it.

Swiss had surgery earlier in 2016 and wants his injury to heal for 2017 season.

Royal Salute polo ambassador Malcolm Borwick spoke to IBTimes UK about the changing face of polo

The Olympics open on 5 August.

Ayman al-Zawahiri's calls come as al-Qaeda urges followers to carry out lone wolf attacks during Olympics.

Pressure is on the IOC to enforce a blanket ban after 68 track and field athletes saw their suspension upheld.

The 'disorganised cell' planned to secure weapons and carry out terror attacks in Brazil and abroad.

IOC is now deciding whether a blanket ban would be imposed on all Russian competitors in 2016 Olympics.

Powerhouse competitors such as US Simone Biles are getting their dues on the 'gymternet'.

The 31-year-old becomes first male American swimmer in history to qualify five times.

The Bollywood actor has been asked by the IOA to apologise over rape comments.

It follows former world No1 golfer Rory McIlroy dropping out of the Brazil tournament.

But the IAAF has rejected the claims made by the BBC programme Panorama.

Olympics offer women rare opportunity to inspire next generation of athletes.

Singer and Brazilian football star were filmed playing football together on Instagram.

Andy Murray says Nick Kyrgios is basically a 'good guy'.

Committee says it is monitoring the Brazil situation closely as it tries to ease fears of fans and athletes.