Rio 2016 Summer Olympics - Summer Games in Brazil

Rio 2016 Summer Olympics - Summer Games in Brazil: since their inception has inculpated large number of sports. The number of 28 sports with 42 disciplines involving athletes is applauding in itself. The sports addition and subtraction every year is acceptable as every sporting event should be played at this level.

The International Olympic Committee selected two new sports Golf and Rugby out of the list of seven other sports. The opening and closing ceremony at Maracana Stadium on 5th August and 21st August respectively reflects the spirit of Brazilians.

Rio 2016 Summer Olympics important dates 

The newfangled major sports with their venues and dates are Archery at Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí on Aug. 6 from Aug.12) , Badminton: Riocentro – Pavillion 4 on Aug. 11 – 20, Basketball: Olympic Training Center – Hall 1​ on Aug. 6 - 21, Boxing: Riocentro – Pavilion 2 on Aug. 6 – 21, Cycling (Road): Flamengo Park on Aug. 6 – 10, Field Hockey: Olympic Hockey Center on Aug. 7 – 20, Golf: Reserva de Marapendi (Men play Aug. 11 - 14; Women play Aug. 17 - 20) and many others loke Rugby, Volley ball, swimming, tennis, curling, shooting, boxing, diving, waterpolo, football, Gymnastics and more can be viewed on the website of RIO OLYMPICS.

Difference between Summer and Winter Olympic

The other summer and winter Olympic Games total 28 in number will be showcased by number of channels. These sports are played in 33 venues of the host country and rest 5 in other cities.
The new RIO 2016 app launched on 25th January 2016 allows the sports fans to win the tickets for your enthralling sport. ‘RIO 2016 SPIRIT’ challenge endeavors tickets for the opening ceremony. Download the app absolutely free and enjoy the same.
The large diversity of the sporting events on the common platform brings the people from different nations together. Get ready for the jumbo ceremony just few days ahead.