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Rio de Janeiro to host 2016 Olympic Games
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Updated: 2009-10-03 01:05

Rio de Janeiro to host 2016 Olympic Games

International Olympic Committee (IOC) President, Jacques Rogge, is handed an envelope containing a card with the name of Rio de Janeiro, chosen as the city to host the 2016 Olympic Games, during the 121st IOC session in Copenhagen October 2, 2009. [Agencies] 

Rio de Janeiro to host 2016 Olympic Games

Brazil's Carlos Nuzman, Rio de Janeiro 2016 President (L), and Eduardo Paes, Rio de Janeiro city Mayor, hold pens during a signing ceremony after Rio was chosen to host the 2016 Olympic Games at the 121st International Olympic Committee (IOC) session in Copenhagen October 2, 2009. [Agencies]