Former national sprint legend Ato Boldon believes strong performances by this country’s relay teams in recent times can lead T&T to its best ever medal haul at the Rio Olympics from August 5-21 this year.
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Hosts Brazil predicted to win 22 medals at Rio 2016
Hosts Brazil will win 22 medals at their home Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro this year - according to the latest version of Infostrada Sports’ Virtual Medal Table (VMT).
Rio 2016 appoints British-based company involved in London 2012 to run merchandise and retail outlets
Rebel Events Brasil Ltd (REBL) have been appointed to take charge of the merchandise and retail programme at this summer's Olympic and Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro in conjunction with Venue Retail Ltd (VRL), the company that led operations at the London 2012/
IOC holds talks with International Federations in bid to address Rio 2016 concerns
A meeting has taken place in Lausanne between all 28 summer International Federations (IFs), the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and Rio 2016 in a bid to allay concerns ahead of this year’s Olympic Games.
"Zero risk" from Zika virus unless you're pregnant, says Brazilian President's chief of staff
Jaques Wagner, Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff's chief of staff, says it must be explained to athletes and spectators coming to Brazil for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games that there is "zero risk" from the Zika virus if they are not a pregnant woman.
TTOC step up "#10golds2024" initiative with launch of long-term athlete development programme
The Trinidad and Tobago Olympic Committee (TTOC) has launched a long-term athlete development programme as part of its “#10golds2024” initiative.