THERE HAS been much discussion about the Zika virus in Brazil and the possible impact of the virus on the Summer Olympics of 2016. The Trinidad and Tobago Olympic Committee (TTOC)’s representative team of Annette Knott, Secretary General and Dr Ian Hypolite, Chef de Mission recently visited three locations in Brazil to assess the Zika situation and review potential training sites for the national team.
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President of the International Olympic Committee said that Director General of the World Health Organization Margaret Chan believes that the organizers of the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro will not experience major problems due to the Zika virus outbrea
LILLEHAMMER (Norway) (Sputnik) – Director General of the World Health Organization (WHO) Margaret Chan believes that the organizers of the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro will not experience major problems due to the Zika virus outbreak in Brazil, President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Thomas Bach said Sunday.
Huge blow for Rio 2016 as Mayor admits vital Barra metro extension may not be ready in time
Rio Mayor Eduardo Paes has reportedly told the International Olympic Committee (IOC) that there is a "high-risk" the vital metro-line due to link the main Games hub at Barra de Tijuca with the rest of the city will not be ready in time for August's Olympic Games.
TTOC to be guided by World Health Organization
There has been much discussion about the Zika virus in Brazil and the possible impact of the virus on the Summer Olympics of 2016.
Rio 2016 launch global education project
Rio 2016's education programme has begun its overseas work with a launch event in the Brazilian city.
Australian Government call for end to gender discrepancies in travel arrangements for Olympics and World Championships
Australia's Government has called on the country’s sporting organisations to reduce the gap in gender inequality when sending its athletes to major sporting events across the world.