Multi-sport event 2016 Summer Olympics will be held soon. Is Rio de Janeiro, Brazil this time trusted hosts that were touted as the world's largest sports party. The event which runs from ladder 5 to 21 August 2016, were as many as 28 Olympic sports with a total of 306 medals.
It is estimated more than 10,000 members of 206 athletes from national
Olympic committees (NOCS), including from Kosovo and South Sudan, who
participated for the first time, will participate in the event.
In addition, it turns out that an awful lot of interesting fact reserved Olympic Games Rio 2016. What is it? the following SukaLive provided 16 interesting facts matter of 2016 Olympic Games required you know.
1. first To South America
This year, for the first time in the history of the Olympic Games in South America was chosen to host the Olympic Games. Rio de Janeiro was chosen after shifting to other candidates, namely Chicago, Madrid and Tokyo, "we see, the city of Rio has a seriousness and daring to invest big. The media and the local community is also very supportive, "said Nawal El Moutawakel, Chair of the Commission on the evaluation of the selection of the host of the Olympic Games.
2. The torch around the world for 90 days
The Olympic torch began the move since April 21, and then from his birthplace in Olympia, Greece. The torch relay will then travel around the world for 90 days before arriving at Rio de Janeiro on 5 Agustuts 2016. Since his departure from Olympia, the Torch also passed the kampung Eloenas refugees near Athens. Where one of the residents was selected as a torch bearer of the Olympic Games Rio 2016.
3. the Maracana as the Opening and Closing Ceremonies
The opening and closing of the Olympic Games will be held at Maracana Stadium in Rio. Whereas in the past the World Cup 2014, penetrating the most audience record in the history of football. Although the capacity of the stadium only 78,000 yet in the World Cup was able to accommodate 173,000 people.
4. Golf back into a Sport
After a year of 112, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) decided to enter the branch golf in the Olympic Games Rio 2016. Golf was last played at the Olympics themselves 1900 and 19004.
5. War refugees entitled to Participate
For the first time the International Olympic Committee (IOC) allows those who are war refugees to be able to participate to become athletes. At least 10 people have been registered and are expected to qualify and compete under the Olympic flag.
6. Vinicius Brazil Workman as the mascot
The mascot for the Olympic Games Rio 2016 is "Vinicius", the image of yellow and blue creatures that represent the many wildlife Brazil. Resemble cats or monkeys can fly and have the power to stretch the legs and body. The name "Vinicius" is taken from the artist besa Brazil Vinicius de Moraes. Olympic Games Rio 2016 organizers say they expect Vinicius was able to increase Merchandise sales the many advantages of Rio 2016 Olympic Games.
7. United Kingdom language teaching to the taxi driver
This unique Olympic Games Rio 2016 organizing Committee, giving instruction in English to 10,000 taxi drivers. With the program expected tourists don't feel stress when touring the city. Working with radio station Globo and English First (EF), all drivers are given teaching exclusively. And those who have successfully completed the program will receive an official certificate that is recognized by the Ministry of education of Brazil.
"By mastering the common English conversation, at least they can give you the most current information. As well as being able to provide tips and suggestions for travelers who want to get around the city, "said Maria Behr, head of the educational Program the 2016 Olympic Games.
8. Ticket prices up to $ 3000
There
are 7.5 million tickets will be sold, with prices ranging from $ 40 to
nearly $ 3,000 for the best seats at the opening ceremony of the Olympic
Games Rio 2016. And football, basketball, volleyball became the most popular sport at this time.
9. The Committee prepare a 60,000 Food per day
Organizers say the organizers have prepared food 60,000 per day for consumption of the athletes who competed. Brazilian staples such as rice and beans, the roast will be one of the main menu in the complement of local food such as tapioca, pao de queijo and acai.
10. The number of Security Forces have doubled the previous Event
As much as 85,000 police and army have been prepared for securing the operations of the Olympic Games. That number is two times more than the previous Olympics in London 2012.
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