Barra Region

The biggest part of the facilities for the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games will be located in one of the most beautiful regions in Rio de Janeiro. Full of breathtaking landscapes, Barra da Tijuca, in Rio de Janeiro’s West Zone, will house 14 of the 31 anticipated facilities, including the Olympic Park and the Olympic and Paralympic Villa.

In addition to the infrastructure and transport improvements made to the region, Barra will also be the location of the Olympic Training Centre (OTC). Making the most of the Games’ facilities, after the event, the OTC will have 40,000m² that will be able to be used for training in several sports.

Olympic Park

The Rio 2016 Olympic Park is considered to be the heart of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. It will cover a 1.18 million square metre area, where 16 Olympic events will be held:  basketball, track cycling, artistic gymnastics, trampolining gymnastics, rhythmic gymnastics, handball, judo, Greco-Roman wrestling, freestyle wrestling, synchronised swimming, water polo, diving, taekwondo, fencing and tennis. The venue will also be the stage of 10 Paralympic competitions: wheelchair basketball, boccia, cycling, 5-a-side football, goalball, judo, swimming, wheelchair rugby, sitting volleyball and wheelchair tennis.

Serviced by two new BRT lines - Transolímpica and Transcarioca – the Olympic Park is made up of sport and non-sport facilities. In addition, that is where we will find the main sport related legacy of the Rio 2016 Games: the Olympic Training Centre (COT), aimed at high performance athletes.

According to the bid book, the financing of all these structures was under the charge of the federal government. In 2008, this estimated figure stood at R$ 1,484,554 billion, which included renovation work at the Maria Lenk Aquatic Park and the building of the Tennis Centre, four pavilions, IBC and MPC, in addition to the refurbishing of the Velodrome, plus works in common areas in the Barra Region. This figure did not include the building of the Olympic Villa and the supply of power.  According to the INCC (National Index for Construction Costs), in 2014 the amount under the charge of the federal government would stand at R$ 2,162,015 billion.

As the organisation work was taking place, Rio’s City Hall opted for a PPP and the process was won by the Rio Mais Group. The private partnership includes the International Broadcast Centre (IBC), the Main Press Centre (MPC), a media hotel and three sport pavilions. Therefore, the PPP has made an important part of construction works possible and significantly reduced the amount that would have to be paid for by the federal government, now in charge of bankrolling the other sport facilities. Engineering projects, terms for bidding, public bidding processes, contracts and delivery ended up under the charge of Rio's City Hall.

After the 2016 Games, the Ministry of Sport is proposing that the permanent sport facilities (three pavilions, Tennis Centre, Velodrome and the Maria Lenk Aquatic Park) be part of the Olympic Training Centre (COT), the biggest legacy for Brazilian sport. The Ministries of Sport and Education, with support from the Presidential Staff Office propose the setting up of the Brazilian Sport Institute to manage the COT and the National Training Network.

In order to make the building of the other facilities viable – Aquatic Centre, Tennis Centre, Velodrome and Handball Arena -, City Hall has signed a technical cooperation agreement with the federal government. The federal government will provide the resources and City Hall will be in charge of conducting the construction works.

Currently, in relation to the Olympic Park’s general infrastructure, over 9.6 kilometres have been laid down for drainage (equivalent to approximately three times the length of Ipanema beach). In addition, 5.3 kilometres have been laid down for sewage and 5 for water, while 3.5 km have been put down as part of the fire-fighting network. Three kilometres have been laid down for public lighting, 7.2 km for medium voltage network and 10.9 km in telecommunication networks.

Rio Olympic Arena

Built for the 2007 Pan American Games in Rio, the Arena was designed for artistic gymnastics. The venue is located in Rio’s Olympic Park Nucleus, five minutes away from the Olympic and Paralympic Villa.

Expected delivery date: fourth quarter of 2015
Sports at the Olympic Games: artistic, rhythmic and trampolining gymnastics
Sports at the Paralympic Games: wheelchair basketball
Capacity: 12,000 people
Type of facilities: already exists (built for the 2007 Pan American Games) – requires some adaptation work.
Funding organisation: in 2007, Rio's City Hall
Amount: in 2007, R$ 127.4 million
Organisation in charge of delivery: Rio's City Hall for Rio 2016
Legacy: Rio’s Olympic Arena belongs to the Rio de Janeiro City Hall. The venue, which has consolidated itself as the city's biggest arena, has been used regularly for big sport and cultural events, in addition to concerts. After the Games, Rio’s Olympic Arena will continue to play an important role, helping the city attract and host big events.
Test event: Aquece Rio Final Gymnastics Qualifier - 16-22 april, 2016

Maria Lenk Aquatic Park

The Maria Lenk Aquatic Park was built for the 2007 Pan American Games in Rio. The competition area was designed to meet FINA (International Swimming Federation) requirements for international competitions and thus, will only need some minor modifications for the Rio 2016 Games.

Sports at the Olympic Games: diving, synchronised swimming and water polo
Sports at the Paralympic Games: there will be no competition at this venue
Capacity: 5,000 people
Type of facilities: already exists (built for the 2007 Pan American Games) – requires some adaptation work (R$ 32,7 million)
Funding organisation: In 2007 the federal government and 2016, Rio’s City Hall.
Amount: in 2007, R$ 60 million from the federal government + R$ 24.9 million from Rio’s City Hall.
Organisation in charge of delivery: Rio's City Hall for Rio 2016
Amount (modifications): R$ 21,4 million
Legacy: The Maria Lenk Aquatic Park belongs to the Rio de Janeiro City Hall and is currently managed by the Brazilian Olympic Committee (COB). The facilities will be completely integrated to the Olympic Training Centre (COT), working as a centre of excellence for all water sports, in addition to being used in regional and international competitions.
Test events: FINA Diving World Cup - 19-24 february, 2016 / Olympic Games Synchronised Swimming Qualification Tournament 2016 - 02-06 march, 2016

Tennis Olympic Centre

The Olympic Tennis Centre will be part of the Olympic Training Centre (COT), one of Rio 2016's main legacies. For the Olympic Games, a total of 16 courts will be built in an area of 9 hectares. Temporary facilities and stands will be used to support the permanent infrastructure and meet the Games' requirements. The Olympic Tennis Centre is located in Rio's Olympic Park Nucleus, close to the Olympic and Paralympic Village, IBC/MPC and other important facilities.

Expected delivery date: fourth quarter of 2015
Sports at the Olympic Games: tennis
Sports at the Paralympic Games: wheelchair tennis, 5-a-side football
Capacity: 10,000 people (central court). 5,000 (court 2); 3,000 (court 3); 250 (seven other courts)
Type of facilities: new and permanent
Funding organisation: federal government
Amount: R$ 201.7 million
Organisation in charge of delivery: City Hall/Private
Legacy: After the Games are over, nine courts will be kept as part of COT, ensuring a sound legacy for the sport, in addition to supplying Brazil with competition facilities able to host big tennis events.
Test event: Aquece Rio Brazil Masters Cup - 10-12 december, 2016

Olympic Water Sports Centre

The venue will be built in Rio’s Olympic Park Nucleus with 18,000 temporary seats on a permanent structure. In the heart of Rio’s Olympic Park, the venue will be ten minutes away from the Olympic and Paralympic Village, and within walking distance from IBC/MPC.

Expected delivery date: first quarter of 2016
Sports at the Olympic Games: swimming and water polo
Sports at the Paralympic Games: swimming
Capacity: 18,000 people
Type of facilities: new and temporary
Funding organisation: federal government
Amount: R$ 225.3 million
Organisation in charge of delivery: City Hall/Private
Legacy: the structure of the Water Sports Olympic Stadium will be kept after the Games are over and will be completely integrated to the Olympic Training Centre (COT). All the seats will be removed after the Games and the facilities renovated in order to cater for COT's administrative and research structures.
Test events: Maria Lenk Open Championship - 15-20 april, 2016 / CPB Paralympic International Open - 22-24 april, 2016 / Aquece Rio International Water Polo Tournament - 26-29 april, 2016

Olympic Halls 1, 2 and 3 (Carioca Arenas 1, 2 and 3)

Expected delivery date: third quarter of 2015
Type of facilities: new and permanent
Funding organisation: PPP
Amount: R$ 1,685 billion (also includes IBC, MPC, hotel and infrastructure)
Organisation in charge of delivery: City Hall/Private

Olympic Hall 1

Olympic Hall 1 will be built at Rio's Olympic Park Nucleus. It is located five minutes away from the Olympic and Paralympic Village, within walking distance from IBC/MPC.

Sports at the Olympic Games: basketball
Sports at the Paralympic Games: wheelchair basketball and wheelchair rugby
Capacity: 16,000 people (7,500 permanent seats)
Legacy: Olympic Hall 1 will be used for training by 12 Olympic sports after the Games are over and it will be completely integrated to the Olympic Training Centre (COT), including permanent multi-purpose facilities with areas for athletes and coaches. The 5,000 permanent seats at Olympic Hall 1 will supply COT with the necessary infrastructure for local and regional competitions.
Test events: Aquece Rio International Women´s Basketball Tournament - 15-17 january, 2016 / IPC Powerlifting Americas Worold Cup - 20-23 january, 2016 / Aquece Rio Women Wrestling - 30-31 january, 2016/ Aquece Rio International Taekwondo Tournament - 20-21 february, 2016 /  Aquece Rio International Wheelchair Rugby Tournament - 26-28 january, 2016 / Aquece Rio International Judo Tournament 8-9 march, 2016 / South American Championship (Weightlifting) - 07-10 april, 2016

Olympic Hall 2

Olympic Hall 2 will be built at Rio's Olympic Park Nucleus. It is located five minutes away from the Olympic and Paralympic Village, within walking distance from IBC/MPC.

Sports at the Olympic Games: judo and wrestling
Sports at the Paralympic Games: boccia
Capacity: 10,000 people
Legacy: Olympic Hall 2 will be used for training by 12 Olympic sports after the Games are over and it will be completely integrated to the Olympic Training Centre (COT). Judo will have permanent facilities in Olympic Hall 2, including exclusive changing rooms for athletes and areas for coaches, securing a sound legacy for Brazilian judo.

Olympic Hall 3

Olympic Hall 3 will be built at Rio's Olympic Park Nucleus. It is located five minutes away from the Olympic and Paralympic Village, within walking distance from IBC/MPC.

Sports at the Olympic Games: taekwondo and fencing
Sports at the Paralympic Games: judo
Capacity: 10,000 people
Legacy: Olympic Hall 3 will be used for training by 12 Olympic sports after the Games are over and it will be completely integrated to the Olympic Training Centre (COT). Wrestling will have permanent training facilities in Olympic Hall 3, including exclusive changing rooms for athletes, areas for coaches and six permanent training mats, securing a sound legacy for wrestling in Brazil.
Test events: Grand Prix & World Cup Finals (fencing) - 23-27 april, 2016

Olympic Handball Centre – Olympic Hall 4

The Olympic Handball Centre – Olympic Hall 4 will use temporary structures. It is located in Rio’s Olympic Park Nucleus, five minutes away from the Olympic and Paralympic Village and within walking distance from IBC/MPC. Permanent facilities for athletes and coaches will be added with the use of temporary areas for support and spectators.

Expected delivery date: finished
Sports at the Olympic Games: handball
Sports at the Paralympic Games: goalball
Capacity: 12,000 people
Type of facilities: new and temporary
Funding organisation: federal government
Amount: R$ 140,1 million
Organisation in charge of delivery: City Hall/Private
Test events: Aquece Rio International Men´s Handball Tournament - 29 april - 01 may, 2016 / Aquece Rio International Men´s Goalball Tournament - 04-05 may, 2016

Olympic Velodrome*

Located in Rio’s Olympic Park Nucleus, close to IBC/MPC and less than ten minutes away from the Olympic and Paralympic Village.

Expected delivery date: fourth quarter of 2015
Sports at the Olympic Games: cycling (track)
Sports at the Paralympic Games: cycling
Capacity: 5,000 people
Type of facilities: new and permanent
Funding organisation: federal government
Amount: R$ 143.6 million
Organisation in charge of delivery: City Hall/Private
Legacy: The facilities will be completely integrated to the Olympic Training Centre (COT), one of Rio 2016’s main legacies. Rio’s Olympic Velodrome will leave a long lasting legacy for cycling in Brazil.
Test event: Aquece Rio International Track Cycling Challenge - 30 april - 1st may, 2016

*A new velodrome had to be built, because the one built for the 2007 Pan American Games was not approved by the International Cycling Union for Olympic events. Adapting it to meet the standard required by UCI would cost practically the same as building a new one.

Riocentro

The venue will house four pavilions, which will play host to several Olympic and Paralympic events during the Rio 2016 Games. Riocentro is located beside the Olympic and Paralympic Village, within walking distance. In addition, the venue is only five minutes away from Rio’s Olympic Park Nucleus and IBC/MPC.

Funding organisation: Local Organising Committee of Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games
Organisation in charge of delivery: Local Organising Committee of Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games

Pavilion 2

Pavilion 2 will be where the weight lifting and power lifting will take place, it will cover a total area of 13,000m². Pavilion 2 will also accommodate all boxing training facilities in a separate and exclusive area.

Sports at the Olympic Games: weight lifting
Sports at the Paralympic Games: powerlifting
Capacity: 6,500 people
Legacy: Riocentro will continue to be the city’s main exhibition and conventions centre. Improvements planned will be sped up because of the staging of the Games, meaning immediate benefits to its viability and sustainability. Weight lifting and powerlifting will have permanent training areas at the Olympic Training Centre, located right next to Riocentro, securing a legacy for the sport in Brazil.

Pavilion 3

Pavilion 3 will be implemented using a pioneering concept through a central court, thus, providing a unique atmosphere for athletes and spectators. With a total area of 25,000m², Pavilion 3 will also house all the training area for table tennis.

Sports at the Olympic Games: table tennis
Sports at the Paralympic Games: table tennis
Capacity: 6,500 people
Legacy: Riocentro will continue to be the city’s main exhibition and conventions centre. Improvements planned will be sped up because of the staging of the Games, meaning immediate benefits to its viability and sustainability. Table tennis will have permanent training areas at the Olympic Training Centre, located right next to Riocentro, securing a legacy for the sport in Brazil.

Pavilion 4

Pavilion 4 has a 12m high ceiling and a modern low speed air conditioning system, providing the best possible conditions for the practice of badminton. With a total area of 25,000m², the venue will also house all of badminton's training areas.

Sports at the Olympic Games: badminton
Sports at the Paralympic Games: there will be no competition at this venue
Capacity: 6,500 people
Legacy: Riocentro will continue to be the city’s main exhibition and conventions centre. Improvements planned will be sped up because of the staging of the Games, meaning immediate benefits to its viability and sustainability. Badminton will have permanent training areas at the Olympic Training Centre, located right next to Riocentro, securing a legacy for the sport in Brazil.
Test events: Aquece Rio International Boccia Tournament - 12-14 november, 2015 / Aquece Rio International Table Tennis Tournament - 18-21 november, 2015 / BWF Grand Prix (badminton) - 24-29 november, 2015 / Aquece Rio International Boxing Tournament - 04-06 december, 2015

Pavilion 6

Pavilion 6 will be a stadium built for the Rio 2016 Games, covering a total area of 14,000m². It is where the boxing training facilities will be housed.

Sports at the Olympic Games: boxing
Sports at the Paralympic Games: Sitting volleyball
Capacity: 9,000 people
Legacy: Riocentro will continue to be the city’s main exhibition and conventions centre. Improvements planned will be sped up because of the staging of the Games, meaning immediate benefits to its viability and sustainability. Boxing will have permanent training areas at the Olympic Training Centre, located right next to Riocentro, securing a legacy for the sport in Brazil.