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$500M Not Enough for Maracana Stadium Renovations Ahead of Rio Olympics
April 6, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
The costly renovation of Maracana stadium, estimated at some $500 million, does not meet the requirements of the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games, so that further reconstruction will be necessary, the Brazilian press said. continue reading »
Brazilian Forces Launch Lightning Operation in Rio Favelas Ahead of Olympics
March 3, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
A lightning operation conducted without incident by Brazilian security forces early Sunday morning allowed authorities to regain control of two "favelas," or shantytowns, in a strategic part of Rio de Janeiro forming part of the roadway corridor for the 2016 Olympic Games. continue reading »
Rafael Nadal Sets Sights on Rio 2016
February 13, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Spain's Rafael Nadal, the world No. 5, said Tuesday that his long-term goal was to play in the tennis tournament at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. continue reading »
Int’l Olympic Committee Disqualifies 4 Medal Winners For Doping
December 6, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Four athletes who won medals at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens have been disqualified for doping, the International Olympic Committee said Wednesday. continue reading »
Guatemala’s First Olympic Medalist Honored by Government
August 24, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
The Guatemalan congress on Thursday bestowed the Order of the Sovereign Congress in the grade of Gran Caballero upon athlete Erick Barrondo, who won the silver medal in the 20-kilometer walk at the 2012 London Olympics. continue reading »
OLYMPICS: Brazil Contests Silver Medal, Requests Boxing Review
August 18, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Brazil has requested a review of the men's middleweight boxing final at the London Olympics, saying a judge's error may have cost Esquiva Falcao his bout against Japan's Ryota Murata. continue reading »
