Olympic Games (2016)
The 2016 Olympic Games will take place in Rio de Janeiro, marking the first time that the Olympics will take place in South America.
The 104-member International Olympic Committee decided between the four candidate cities - Chicago, Madrid, Rio de Janeiro, and Tokyo - on Oct. 2, 2009.
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, president of Brazil, gave an impassioned speech to the membership. He said that of the top 10 economic powers in the world, Brazil is the only one not to host an Olympics.
"For the others it would be just one more Games, for us it would be an unparalleled opportunity," he said. "It would send a message the Olympic Games belong to all people, all continents and all humanity.
President Obama lobbied hard for Chicago's bid, and its failure marked one of the president's biggest losses to date. One adviser said it had a similar feeling to Mr. Obama's defeat in the New Hampshire primary in January 2008.
This article is nice to the tourists around the world, the people can know something about the Olympic Games , the pricipal city that the games will happened in case the Rio de Janeiro.
Jose Augusto Hindi , 1 ano A
I think the Olympics will bring lots of investments to Rio de Janeiro but not many things will change. The money will be directed towards stadiums and tourist attractions instead of better hospitals and public transportation.
ResponderExcluirI think the olympics being in Brazil that is a oportunity for open doors because for never in the history of this country had so much an important event.
ResponderExcluirIt would be very good for Brazil that the Olympics were here because it is a very good opportunity for Brazil and Rio de Janeiro, would open many doors because the Olympics is a very important event.
ResponderExcluirGabriela Santos 1°A