BLOG: Wind just one of many hurdles athletes face Track and field is affected by an array of variables, some which are negative and others which athletes would call a godsend, writes David Gillick. Olympics • 12 Aug 16
Rio authorities declare 'state of public calamity' The Rio de Janeiro state government has declared a 'state of public calamity', saying emergency financial measures must be undertaken in order for the Olympic ... Olympics • 18 Jun 16
Health experts call for Rio to lose Olympics This summer's Rio de Janeiro Olympics should be moved or postponed because of the ongoing Zika virus, according to more than 150 global health experts. Olympics • 27 May 16
Boxing headguards will be scrapped for Rio 2016 Headguards are set to be scrapped for the next Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro under new rules announced by amateur boxing's world governing body ... Olympics • 12 Jul 12