The 2016 Rio project is moving full steam ahead. The marvelous city plans open-air competitions during the 16 days of the Olympic Games. The objective is to explore Rio's rich nature to the utmost and provide a unique event, a celebration of beauty and the importance of sports. The traditional region of Copacabana will be the scenario for modalities such as canoeing, kayaking, rowing, marathon, beach volleyball, sailing and others. The Barra Region will take advantage of the excellent, already existing infrastructure. It will hold water sports, gymnastics, basketball, judo and more. More than half of the Olympic Games installations already exist in the city of Rio de Janeiro and another 20% will be built regardless of the candidacy. There will be seven competition centers in four Olympic regions. The city conditions are ideal in several aspects. The weather during the period proposed for the event, August 5-21 for the Olympic Games and September 7-18 for the Paralympic Games, will be pleasant in Rio de Janeiro, with little rainfall and the mild temperatures of a tropical winter. School and university vacation periods will be adjusted so everyone can get into the spirit of the Games and take advantage of the events.
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