Home
> rio 2016
rio 2016
Rio 2016 Olympics taekwondo competition: All you need to know ahead of the event
There are eight taekwondo events in the Brazil Games – here is a history of the event and its 2016 schedule.
Michael Phelps set to end record-breaking Olympic career in Rio after overcoming personal turmoil
History's most-decorated Olympian spent time in rehab after a DUI arrest back in 2014.
Rio 2016: Discarded cigarette in 'smoke-free' village leads to fire in Australian quarters
The 2016 Rio Olympic Games is scheduled to start on 5 August.
Rio Olympics 2016: Does the Zika virus pose a great enough risk to cancel the Games?
Health experts have called for the Rio Olympic Games to be delayed over fears it will spread the Zika outbreak.
Gary Harris: Denver Nuggets shooting guard aiming for playoff berth after breakout season
The former MSU Spartan enjoyed his recent stint alongside Olympic squad with the USA Men's Select Team.
Beautiful photos of beaches, mountains and landmarks in Rio de Janeiro
IBTimesUK takes a look at some of the most beautiful sights the Brazilian city has to offer:
Ten refugees will compete in the Rio 2016 Olympics. These are their stories
Ten displaced people will compete under the Olympic flag, to highlight the plight of refugees worldwide.
Despite Russia's doping scandal and Rio 2016 troubles we will all be gripped by Olympics fever
History shows pre-Games worries are nothing new and are quickly forgotten.
Rio 2016 Olympics: Ashton Eaton already operating on a different planet as history beckons
The 28-year-old decathlete hoping to defend his Olympic crown and world record.
Which Russian athletes are banned from the Rio 2016 Olympics?
IBTimes UK keeps you updated as individual sporting governing bodies reveal their decisions after IOC ruling.
Olympics Committee bans non-sponsors from tweeting about Rio 2016 Games
USOC issues Twitter warning to non-sponsors at Rio 2016 Games.
Rio 2016 Olympics shooting competition: All you need to know ahead of the event
Accuracy and temperament are required when the shooting competition kicks off in Rio.
Rio 2016 Olympics: Garbine Muguruza aims to emerge from Serena Williams' shadow
The world number two has all the tools to disrupt American dominance this summer.
How Brazil's favelas are using mobile phones to fight back against police brutality
Rio has seen thousands of police killings since it was awarded the Olympic Games.
The Olympics has survived this Russian doping scandal by passing the buck
There's only one Olympics and the IOC are the only body to provide it.
Rio Olympics sailing competition: All you need to know ahead of the event
There are 10 sailing events in the Brazil Games - here is a history of the event and its 2016 schedule.
Rio 2016 Olympics: 'Professor' Cameron McEvoy hoping to become the bride this summer
James Magnussen's injury troubles means McEvoy will lead the Australia charge in the pool.
Super Saturday hero Jessica Ennis-Hill hoping to achieve perfect Olympic send-off at Rio 2016
Team GB's decorated heptathlete will once again battle domestic rival Katarina Johnson-Thompson in Rio.
Rio 2016 Olympics: When do the Games start? Everything you need to know
Key dates, big events and how to watch - here is our guide to the 2016 competition.
Roger Federer pulls out of rest of season to give knee more time to heal
Swiss had surgery earlier in 2016 and wants his injury to heal for 2017 season.
Royal family friend reveals if Zara Phillips will return to Team GB and why polo isn't Olympic sport
Royal Salute polo ambassador Malcolm Borwick spoke to IBTimes UK about the changing face of polo
Rio 2016 Olympics rugby sevens competition: All you need to know ahead of the event
There are two rugby sevens events in the Brazil Games – here is a history of the event and its 2016 schedule.
Rio 2016 Olympics: Lizzie Armitstead aims to step out of the shadows this summer
Yorkshire-born star is looking to win her first Olympic gold medal in Brazil.
Rio 2016 Olympics: Australian team move out of Village due to electrical issues and leaking water
Team leader Kitty Chiller stated that the Rio Village will not house Australian athletes until repair work is made.
Rio Olympics 2016: Australia refuse to move into the athletes' village, cite unlivable conditions
The Olympics open on 5 August.
Rio 2016 Olympics rowing competition: All you need to know ahead of the event
Men and women's rowing teams compete for gold in Brazil.
Rio 2016: International Tennis Federation gives green signal to Russian team to compete in Olympics
The International Olympic Committee on Sunday had decided not to impose a blanket ban on Russia's athletes competing at the Rio Games.
International Olympic Committee opt against blanket ban on Russian athletes at Rio 2016
Governing body to allow individual federations to decide whether Russians can compete.
Rio 2016 Olympics modern pentathlon: All you need to know ahead of the event
The five-discipline event tests athletes to their fullest over three days of competition.
Fernando Gaviria can continue Mark Cavendish Olympic medal misery in Rio
Two-time omnium world champion can frustrate former teammate by winning a maiden Olympic gold.