The brand new complex of residential towers are where nearly 11,000 athletes and some 6,000 coaches and other handlers will sleep, eat and train during the upcoming games, that will kickoff on Aug 5.
International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach described the Rio Olympic village as "one of the most beautiful" he had seen during Wednesday unveiling of the 835 million US-dollar complex.
Greco-roman wrestler Mijain Lopez will be Cuba's flag-bearer at the opening ceremony of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, the country announced on Wednesday.
Brazil's interim government on Tuesday vowed to provide financial support to ensure infrastructure projects are finished in time for this year's Olympics Games in Rio.
There is a "very low risk" of further international spread of Zika virus as result of the Olympic Games to be held in Brazil, the heart of the current outbreak linked to birth defects, World Health Organization (WHO) experts said on June 14.
Children and youth show Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic medals during the medal launching ceremony in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry ruled himself out of the Rio Olympics on Monday, citing injury concerns.
A new subway line, linking Rio de Janeiro's city centre, tourist neighbourhoods and beach areas to the main Olympic zone will start operating on Aug 1, the state government of Rio de Janeiro confirmed on Thursday.
The International Olympic Committee Executive Board has decided to double the budget of pre-Olympic testing on Wednesday.
The International Olympic Committee Executive Board has decided to double the budget of pre-Olympic testing on Wednesday.
A section of the Rio 2016 Olympic torch relay has been cancelled due to severe flooding in Brazil's northeastern region, organizers said on Wednesday.
The city of Rio de Janeiro has cancelled a contract to build the Olympic velodrome amid mounting concerns about delays to the venue, according to media reports.
A new round of tickets for Olympic tennis and handball have been made available to the public, Rio 2016 organizers said on Thursday.
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