1. 10 Best Things in Rio Olympics 2016
The Brazilian city has geared up with Rio Olympics 2016 fever. The countdown has
just started and everyone’s eyes are on Rio de Janeiro. With its perfect blend of
amazing scenery, sunny weather and exotic beaches, Rio surely justifies its status of
being called- the Marvelous City. Besides its scenic beauty and grandeur, the city is
hosting Summer Olympics 2016 where sports freaks are competing amongst others
to earn medals. The arrival of Rio Olympics is laced with some innovative add-ons,
which make Olympics Games better than ever.
Here’s a list of top 10 best things which make Rio Olympics 2016 different from
other Olympics.
2. A Team Of Refugee Athletes
For the first time in the history of Olympic Games, the refugee
team will compete in the playoffs. Team refugees comprise
five South Sudanese track athletes, two judokas from the
Democratic Republic of Congo, two Syrian swimmers and an
Ethiopian marathon sprinter.
3. Economy Booster
With the boost to the economy of $102 billion, there will be a
certain drift on the local economy. The hike in the economy
will help in better tourism, transport, accommodation and
hospitality facilities.
4. Wow! Taxi Drivers Have Learned English!
To boost communication with taxi drivers and tourists, drivers
have undergone English lessons. Now Brazilian taxi drivers can
converse in English aiming to improve visitor experience.
5. Australia Has More Women Competing Than Men
Every cloud has a silver lining. In Summer Olympics 2016
history that Australia has more women competing than men.
For the first time a female, Kitty Chiller, has been appointed as
chef de mission in Australia.
6. Indigenous Athletes Competing
2016 Summer Olympics witness 10 native athletes competing with
hockey player Brooke Peris, Commonwealth Games Discus champion
Benn Harradine and NBA Basketball player Patrick Mills. Besides, Beach
Volleyball player Taliqua Clancy, Rugby Sevens Sportsman John Porch,
Footballers Kyah Simon and Lydia Williams, Water Polo Player Joel
Swift and Hockey Star Mariah Williams.
7. Rio- A “Power-House” of Party, Carnivals and Fun!
The city throws the world’s largest carnival every year, it
holds the record for the world’s biggest concert. Even
bigger than the Isle of Wight Festival and Glastonbury Festival!
8. A Family Affair
Keep away the sibling rivalry! There will also be four sets of
cousins competing in different turfs, counting on diver Melissa
Wu and rugby player James Stannard.
9. Paralympic Team To Win
Summer Olympics 2016 have 170 athletes as part of the
Paralympic Games. With the goal of acquiring a top five
position on the medal front, as the team has secured in
Paralympics since Barcelona 1992.
10. 2000 Born Will Compete
Yes, you heard it right! A bunch of the youngest athletes
comprises Footballer Ellie Carpenter, 16 and Shooters Aislin
Jones, 16, and Mitchell Iles, 17.
11. Discover Next Household Name
This Olympics might help the world discover next household
name that could secure a position in their chosen sport. Like
female golfer , who is just 20 years old!