Brazil When hosting the Olympics costs you your home It is claimed entire neighbourhoods of people were persuaded to move house to make way for Olympics facilities in Rio. 08/08/2016
Brazil Russian paralympic ban is 'grave human rights abuse' The head of the Russian Paralympic Committee (RPC) said a decision to suspend Russian athletes from next month’s Paralympics was “a grave human rights abuse. 08/08/2016
No Comment Strong winds damage exterior of Rio Games aquatics centre Strong winds in Rio have forced Olympic organisers to postpone rowing events for a second day. 08/08/2016
Brazil Michael Phelps takes 19th Gold Olympic medal Michael Phelps won his 19th Olympic gold medal on Sunday in Rio. 08/08/2016
Brazil Katie Ledecky wins Gold in 400 freestyle, smashing own record United States‘ swimmer Katie Ledecky has won gold in the women’s 400 metre freestyle at the Rio Olympics. 08/08/2016
Sport Rio Olympics: Mellouli targets third straight gold Tunisian long distance swimmer Oussama Mellouli says it would be a dream come true if he were to win a third straight Olympic gold in Rio. 07/08/2016
Brazil Another Day in Sporting Paradise: being a fan at Rio 2016 Sunday – day two of the Olympics – saw fans continue their Rio routine, heading off to their chosen event, in the Brazilian sunshine. 07/08/2016
Brazil Temperatures and spirits high as the Rio Olympic Games begin Both temperatures and spirits soared in Rio on the first day of the 31st summer Olympics. 07/08/2016
Brazil The Olympic Refugee Team: A beacon of hope in Rio For the first time ever, an entire refugee team made up of athletes of different nationalities is taking part in the Olympics. 06/08/2016
Brazil Are you safe in Rio? Foreign visitors speak out Up to half a million foreign visitors are descending on Rio for the Olympics, despite concerns over crime, pollution, the Zika virus and the threat of terrorism. 06/08/2016
No Comment Carrying a torch for Rio 2016 Summer Olympics Former Brazilian volleyball player Isabel Barroso Salgado posed with the Olympic torch at Rio de Janeiro’s iconic Christ the Redeemer statue, ahead of the Games’ official opening… 06/08/2016
Brazil Police and protesters clash in Rio anti-Olympic showdown Protesters set fire to the Brazilian flag in Rio ahead of the Olympic Opening Ceremony on Friday, angry at a spectacle they feel has nothing to do with them. 06/08/2016
Brazil Rio welcomes the world in spectacular Olympic opening ceremony There were magical scenes at Rio’s Maracana Stadium as the first Olympic Games ever held in South America officially got underway on Friday. 06/08/2016
Brazil Fireworks on and off the pitch as the Rio Olympics officially open The world witnessed an explosive opening to the Rio Olympics, with fireworks inside and protests outside the Maracaña stadium. 06/08/2016
Sport Five athletes tipped to shine in Rio Chris Froome will lead the Great Britain team as he bids to emulate the feat of compatriot Bradley Wiggins in the Olympic cycling road race on Saturday. 05/08/2016
Brazil How much does it cost to host an Olympic Games? Brazil has not had the easiest of run-in as the opening ceremony approaches for the XXXI Olympiad. 05/08/2016
Sport Legends Bolt and Phelps bidding to make history in Rio The Rio 2016 Olympic games are now upon us and all eyes are already on Usain Bolt as the Jamaican sprinter prepares to defend the 100m, 200m and sprint relay titles he won in Beijing in 2008 and in Lo 05/08/2016
Sport Martina Hingis is back Switzerland’s Martina Hingis announced she was looking forward to competing at the Rio Olympics, which will be her first Games since 1996. 05/08/2016
Brazil Security tight ahead of Rio 2016 opening ceremony Security measures at the Rio 2016 Olympic games are in place ahead of Friday evening’s opening ceremony. 05/08/2016
Brazil Does the Zika virus really threaten the Olympic Games? Fears that athletes will contract the Zika virus at Brazil’s Olympic Games won’t go away. 05/08/2016
Brazil Rio gets arty for Olympics! Street artists are bringing a whole new meaning to painting the town red in Rio, with striking creations celebrating the Olympics 05/08/2016
Brazil Let's get the party started! Rio readies for Olympic Opening Ceremony Samba rhythms are in full swing in Rio de Janeiro, with the Olympic torch almost ready to enter the famed Maracana football stadium to get the Games officially underway on… 05/08/2016
Brazil Drama in Rio as fans faced marathon queues to pick up pre-bought tickets The opening day of the Rio Olympics was supposed to be a time of celebration, glory and drama. 05/08/2016