RIO 2016 OLYMPICS AND PARALYMPICS

IBTimes UK keeps you updated as individual sporting governing bodies reveal their decisions after IOC ruling.

USOC issues Twitter warning to non-sponsors at Rio 2016 Games.

Accuracy and temperament are required when the shooting competition kicks off in Rio.

The world number two has all the tools to disrupt American dominance this summer.

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.

There are 10 sailing events in the Brazil Games - here is a history of the event and its 2016 schedule.

James Magnussen's injury troubles means McEvoy will lead the Australia charge in the pool.

Team GB's decorated heptathlete will once again battle domestic rival Katarina Johnson-Thompson in Rio.

Key dates, big events and how to watch - here is our guide to the 2016 competition.

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

There are two rugby sevens events in the Brazil Games – here is a history of the event and its 2016 schedule.

Yorkshire-born star is looking to win her first Olympic gold medal in Brazil.

Team leader Kitty Chiller stated that the Rio Village will not house Australian athletes until repair work is made.

The Olympics open on 5 August.

Men and women's rowing teams compete for gold in Brazil.

The International Olympic Committee on Sunday had decided not to impose a blanket ban on Russia's athletes competing at the Rio Games.

Governing body to allow individual federations to decide whether Russians can compete.

The five-discipline event tests athletes to their fullest over three days of competition.

Two-time omnium world champion can frustrate former teammate by winning a maiden Olympic gold.