RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - In a dramatic change of tone Olympic officials said on Wednesday they were impressed by progress being made in Rio de Janeiro ahead of the 2016 Games, just months after the preparations were described by one member as "the worst" ever.
After a three-day visit around sites and venues, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) said that although the schedule was still tight and accommodation remained a challenge, core projects were now moving quickly.
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