Rio organisers under pressure as Games start looms


Christ The Redeemer seen through Olympic Rings at Rowing venue in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil August 2, 2016. REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado

RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - Rio de Janeiro Olympics organisers remained under pressure to deliver a successful Games two days before they start with questions over water quality, traffic and security dominating the final progress report to the IOC on Wednesday.

The first Olympics in South America are due to begin on Friday and organisers are still rushing to complete venues and clean waters where swimmers, rowers and sailors will compete.

Win a prize this Mother's Day by subscribing to our annual plan now! T&C applies.

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
   

Next In Swimming

Olympics-'Bring it on': Clareburt taking Maori pride to Paris pool
Olympics-Brazilian swimmer Fratus, feted for Tokyo bronze joy, to miss Paris
Swimming-Russia's absence boosts U.S. hopes of striking Olympic gold in artistic swimming
Titmus in ‘hibernation from life’ before Paris
And the winner is ...
Hoe Yean ends campaign in Gold Coast with another national record
Olympics-McKeown breaks Australian all-comers record in 50 metres backstroke
Olympics-Australian swimmer Titmus in 'hibernation from life' before Paris
Swimmer Khiew breaks national record to inch closer to Olympics dream
Olympics-Backstroke dominator McKeown eyes medley gold at Paris pool

Others Also Read