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Rio 2016 Summer Olympics News
Brazil plans "green" World Cup as Maracanã Stadium embraces solar power
By David Gold
May 15 - Brazil's iconic Maracanã is to be powered by solar energy through a partnership with World Cup sponsor Yingli Solar, who will place 1,500 photovoltaic solar modules at the top of the stadium. Add new comment
Nuzman set to face challenger in bid to remain head of Brazilian Olympic Committee
By Tom Degun
May 3 - Carlos Nuzman, the Brazilian Olympic Committee (COB) President, will face an unlikely challenger for his high profile role as he seeks re-election after Eric Maleson, President of the Brazilian Ice Sports Federation, submitted himself as a candidate for the position.Part-rebuilt Maracanã Stadium opens to the public
By David Gold
April 16 - The doors of the revamped Maracanã in Rio de Janeiro, which will host the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the Rio 2016 Olympics and Paralympics, as well as the final of the 2014 football World Cup, have been opened to the public.Rio 2016 executive producer given top role for Euro 2012
By David Gold
April 1 - Renowned Italian events and ceremonies producer Marco Balich (pictured), who is working with Rio 2016, has been snapped up as the creative director in charge of the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of this summer's European Championships in Ukraine and Poland.
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- Rio 2016 Olympics will leave legacy of safety and security says city police chief
- Brazilian President remains strong supporter of Rio 2016, says El Moutawakel after meeting
- American company chosen ahead of legends to design golf course for Rio 2016
- Rio 2016 to unveil golf course designer during IOC review
- Double resignation of security and marketing directors hits Rio 2016
- Olympic megatore on Copacabana Beach unveiled as Rio 2016 launch $750 million licensing programme
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Humanity serves as the heart and soul of the Olympics – which is why, John Carlos candidly reveals, he and US colleague Tommie Smith infamously raised the black-power salute on the podium at Mexico City 1968. David Owen reports 
