China hosts the 2022 Olympic Winter Games

August 9, 2016

‘Hospitality Houses’ spring up throughout Rio during Olympics

The purpose of these hospitality homes is less to talk about these games, and more to focus on future ones.

August 9, 2016

It works for Michael Phelps, so we tried “cupping” for the first time

An ancient physical therapy technique most used in China called “cupping” is having a moment in the global spotlight thanks to one of its devotees – U.S. Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps. The technique has been gaining in popularity in the West despite mixed opinions on […]

August 9, 2016

Russian paralympians put doping scandal back in spotlight

All of Russia’s paralympians have been banned from their games next month. So why were some able bodied Russian athletes allowed to compete at the current games – the head of the IOC said left it up to each sport’s ruling body to decide.

August 9, 2016

IOC calls for athletes to have “respect for others”

“We support freedom of speech but on the other hand, at the Olympics it’s also about respecting your rivals. There is a line somewhere between people should be free to speak and have respect for others.”

August 8, 2016

Underwhelming ticket sales leave empty seats at Rio Olympics

Over the weekend, more than 150,000 spectators were at the Olympic park. Here, on day three, as you can see, it’s much quieter. As of Monday morning, organizers say 84 percent of all tickets have now been sold.

August 8, 2016

PHOTOS: Rio Olympic Games – Day 3

Highlights from Day three of the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio.

August 8, 2016

Russia plan appeals for athletes banned from Paralympics

Russia’s Paralympic Committee said the decision to ban Russian athletes from competing at this year’s Paralympic Games is a grave human rights abuse.

August 8, 2016

Why does Michael Phelps have purple spots on his back?

The circles are the result of cupping, a therapy technique that athletes use to help their muscles recover and perform at their best.

August 7, 2016

Final medal tally from 2016 Rio Olympic Games

The latest medal tally from the 2016 Rio Games.

August 7, 2016

Olympic pin fever almost as exciting as actual games

Pin-trading fever has fully beset this year’s host city, with some regarding it as the number one spectator sport of the Olympics.

August 7, 2016

Kenyan official pushed out of Olympics amid doping, bribery allegations

Kenya’s Olympic track and field manager Michael Rotich was ordered to leave the 2016 Olympic games in Rio de Janeiro following new allegations of doping and bribes by a British newspaper.

August 7, 2016

Latest results from day 2 of Rio Olympic Games

The whipping gusts that disrupted athletes and spectators alike were just a prelude to the winds of change that roared through Rio de Janeiro on Sunday night: Serena and Venus Williams lost an Olympic doubles match for the first time.

August 6, 2016

Brazilian rhythmic gymnast Natália Gaudio inspired by past teammate

Stephen Gibbs reports on Brazilian Rhythmic Gymnast Natália Gaudio as part of CCTV’s profiles of Olympic hopefuls from across Latin America.

August 6, 2016

U.S. Olympic basketball team hopes for third straight gold

The men’s Olympic basketball tournament begins Saturday with defending champions, the United States, battling China. Much of the attention for the American squad is on those absent: Steph Curry, and LeBron James decided to skip the Games.

August 6, 2016

Chinese athletes prepare for Rio Summer Olympics

For the Chinese athletes in Rio, every minute counts. The weightlifting team, spearheaded by the Beijing Olympics medallist Long Qingquan, started practice soon after arriving in Rio on Wednesday.

August 6, 2016

Ethiopia lines up a 36-member team to the Rio Olympics

Ethiopia will bank on a 36-strong team at the 2016 Rio Olympics Games. The country has opted for a blend of enthusiasm and experience, with 2008 Beijing Olympics double gold medalist Tirunesh Dibaba among the stars participating.

August 6, 2016

 Photos: Rio delivers a simple, but spirited, Olympic welcome

What it lacked in flash, Rio made up for with feeling.

August 6, 2016

Raw sewage in waters where Rio Olympic athletes to compete

Rio says it is ready, and in many ways that is true. There are brand new tennis courts, and a swimming pool that cost a $38 million, with pristine waters. But elsewhere, there is something that this city has failed to fix: Its sewage system.

August 5, 2016

Rio Olympics volunteers dance to Brazil’s beat

There are sizable numbers of volunteers from abroad, including a Chinese contingency.

August 5, 2016

Tickets still remain for major events for Rio Olympics

Organizers are satisfied with the projected revenue and hope not to see lots of empty seats once the games begin.

August 5, 2016

Badminton: The relative newbie Olympic sport packs some serious speed

Badminton is one of the 5 summer Olympic sports the U.S. has never medaled in.

August 5, 2016

Ecuadorian sprinters compete against each other at the Rio Olympics

Angela Tenorio is currently the fastest woman at 100m in South America. Marizol Landazuri is almost as quick.

August 5, 2016

Google Earth aerial views of Olympic venues in Rio

As the Olympic games get underway in Rio Google Earth has updated it 3D imagery of several sporting venues and Rio landmarks.

August 4, 2016

Sports companies, merchandisers cash in on Rio Olympics

Increased tourism in Rio de Janeiro means big business for sports merchandisers.

August 4, 2016

The Heat: 2016 Rio Olympics

Despite a political crisis, economic downturn, Zika fears and social unrest, Rio said it’s ready to host to 2016 Summer Olympic Games.

August 4, 2016

The Refugee Olympic Team

They are refugees who have been forced to flee their homelands. Athletes of the highest caliber, but without a nation to represent, they will compete this year under the international Olympic flag – as citizens of the world.

August 3, 2016

Financial woes overshadow pre-Olympics excitement in Rio

Tickets sales have been slower than organizers expected but the president of the Brazilian Olympic Committee expects last minute purchases.

A Brazilian gymnast practices on the rings of the men's Artistic gymnastics during a practice session at the Olympic Arena

August 3, 2016

Olym-picks: Trivia bits and facts about where Rio’s athletes come from

Who’s sending the most athletes? Which countries will have more female than male competitors? Who’s hosting the Refugee Athletes? All that and more remarkable feats of Olympic trivia to up your game.

August 3, 2016

Rio Olympics: ‘Made in China’ will be everywhere

All the national flags that will be hoisted during the ceremony are made in China.

August 2, 2016

Reduced budget on Rio Olympics impact venues, public services

Just weeks ahead, governor of Rio de Janeiro declared a state of emergency to be able to claim federal funds to fulfill Rio’s obligations during the Olympics.

August 2, 2016

Howard Shu on his Olympics dream

Athlete Howard Shu is representing the United States in badminton and CCTV America’s Elaine Reyes spoke with him about how he got started in the sport and his journey to this summer’s game in Rio.

August 2, 2016

Rio subway line extended for Olympics fans, spectators

With half a million people expected to descend on Rio for the Summer Olympics, a crucial subway line linking the distant Olympic Park to the city’s tourist areas has finally started operating Monday.

August 1, 2016

Brazil cracks down on corruption as Olympics nears

Brazilian prosecutors and judges have been fighting a fierce battle against corruption in the country for years. Now, the investigations are targeting some of Brazil’s biggest contractors, most of which are also working on projects related to the Olympics.

August 1, 2016

The 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro

Follow the sports and the drama in our day by day coverage of the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.

July 31, 2016

The US Judo team prepares for Rio

“Every day when I wake up, every day when I come in here, I don’t imagine myself on the mat in Rio doing anything but throwing my hands up in the air and winning the Gold,” Marti Malloy said.

July 31, 2016

An Olympic swimmer from Suriname gets ready for Rio

Renzo Tjon A Joe is from the smallest country in South America and going to the biggest sports competition on the planet. The 2016 Summer Olympics.

July 31, 2016

2016 Rio Olympics: A visitors’ guide

Here are a few things to know if you’re headed to Rio.

July 30, 2016

Asian players lead the US Olympic ping pong team

Five of the six U.S. team members are Chinese American, while one is 16-year-old Indian American Kanak Jha.

July 29, 2016

Over 5,500 Zika infections in Puerto Rico

On Friday, the U.S. territory announced it has logged more than 5,500 Zika infections. Of those cases, 672 were pregnant women.

July 29, 2016

Russia confident majority of its athletes will compete in Rio

Testing in Russia does not count under IOC rules because of the repeated allegations made against Russia’s drug testing agency and national lab, both of which have been suspended.

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July 28, 2016

Venezuelan sailing for gold in 2016 Olympics

Sailing is about adapting to constantly changing, unpredictable circumstances. Olympic sailor Jose Vicente has had to do plenty of that.

July 27, 2016

Brazil’s sailing team aims for gold at Olympics

Brazil’s sailing team is aiming for medals at home in Rio.

July 25, 2016

Ecuadorian sprinters engage in friendly rivalry as Olympics near

Angela Tenorio and Marizol Landazuri are both friends, and rivals for 2016 Rio Olympics.

July 24, 2016

Brazil expected to shine at Olympics beach volleyball games

Beach volleyball is perhaps the sport most closely associated with Brazil. And it is expected to shine this year on Rio’s sands during the Olympic Games.

July 24, 2016

IOC leaders stop short of complete ban on Russians from Rio

Olympic leaders stopped short Sunday of imposing a complete ban on Russia from the Rio de Janeiro Games, leaving individual global sports federations to decide which athletes should be cleared to compete.

July 22, 2016

A Venezuelan sportsman sets sail for the Olympics

Jose Gutierrez grew up learning to sail on the Caribbean coast. Today, he’s a contender for the Summer Olympic Games.

July 19, 2016

New security measures for Rio Olympics following Nice attack

Brazil is revising its plans for the Olympics, prompted by the attack in Nice, France. Extra security measures are likely as police run simulations throughout the city.

July 17, 2016

Behind the mask of Mexican Olympic fencer Daniel Gomez

Mexico’s Daniel Gomez started fencing as a child because he thought the swordplay was different and looked fun.

July 10, 2016

Overcoming obstacles in time for the Olympics

“Americas Now” anchor Elaine Reyes sits down with the CEO of the Rio Olympic Organizing Committee Sidney Levy to assess the risks.

July 10, 2016

A Mexican Olympic gymnast rises to the occasion

Gymnastics is one of the most competitive sports in the Games and one of the most fun to watch. It requires strength, agility and absolute precision. And Alexa Moreno has fulfilled her dreams by vaulting her way into the Rio Games.

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