Rio 2016 chief: 'There will be no complacency'
Updated: 2016-04-13 09:33
(Xinhua)
|
||||||||
RIO DE JANEIRO - Rio 2016 President Carlos Nuzman has vowed organizers will not become complacent despite declaring the city "ready" for this year's Olympic Games.
Nuzman made the comments on Tuesday in a speech to mark the final visit by the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) coordination commission before the games begin on August 5.
"The Games are ready - this is not a dream or a Brazilian way to hide reality," Nuzman said. "There is no complacency. We know exactly what we need over the next months. We also know how much it costs.
"Right now Rio is the capital of the Olympic world and thanks to the Games we have a transformed city. Brazil is catching the Olympic fever. Thanks to sport, the country is engaging with a positive agenda."
The Globo newspaper reported that the IOC was giving "special attention" to the velodrome - Rio's track cycling venue - and the Olympic stadium, which will host track and field events.
The velodrome's test event was cancelled last month due to unfinished construction work while the Olympic stadium is still awaiting the installation of a running track.
"The next days will be crucial," IOC coordination commission chairwoman Nawal El Moutawakel told organizers. "We are counting on every one of you."
- 3D printers from China at New York show
- UN takes historic step to open selection of new UN chief
- Palace Museum stages peony-themed exhibition
- Man abducted 19 years ago reunites with family
- Now and then: Technologies improve media work
- Unforgettable wedding photos at fire station
- Jack Ma toasts wine with Italy's prime minister
- Top 10 best airports in the world
Most Viewed
Editor's Picks
Anti-graft campaign targets poverty relief |
Cherry blossom signal arrival of spring |
In pictures: Destroying fake and shoddy products |
China's southernmost city to plant 500,000 trees |
Cavers make rare finds in Guangxi expedition |
Cutting hair for Longtaitou Festival |
Today's Top News
Duke alumni visit Chinese Embassy
Marriott unlikely to top Anbang offer for Starwood: Observers
Chinese biopharma debuts on Nasdaq
What ends Jeb Bush's White House hopes
Investigation for Nicolas's campaign
Will US-ASEAN meeting be good for region?
Accentuate the positive in Sino-US relations
Dangerous games on peninsula will have no winner
US Weekly
Geared to go |
The place to be |