IOC questions Rio 2016 Committee
Search: Globo.com: protestos olimpíadas (Brazil protests olympic)
Period: until 04/10
Source: O Globo
Date: 08/09
Date of access: 04/10
IOC questions Brazilian Olympic Committee about the reason of current protests, the transport and construction situation, and other possible problems to solve before the Olympic games.
Thomas Bach is worried with protests
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Period: until 04/10
Source: Globo Esporte
Date: 09/09
Date of access: 04/10
Thomas Bach says is worried about protests and believes a better and clearer communication with local population is necessary.
Interview to BPC President: Andrew Parsons
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Period: until 01/10
Source: O Globo
Date: 14/09
Date of access: 01/10
Interview to Brazilian Paralympic Committee President, Andrew Parsons, regarding many different topics about the Olympic Games; including protests, Bach, constructions delays, communication.
Rio tells IOC they will be ready by 2016
Search: Reuters US: Brazil protests olympic
Period: until 23/09
Source: Reuters US edition
Date: 08/09
Date of access: 23/09
The commission led by Nawal El Moutawakel told the IOC Congress on Sunday that Rio had made “reassuring” progress in the last year but there was still a lot of work to do. “There is a need, more than ever before, that all stakeholders need to work together. Key decisions need to be made collectively and communicated with one voice.”
Australian IOC member Kevan Gosper, who also serves as chairman of the IOC press commission, told Nuzman that Rio needed to get their media operations in order. Nuzman responded that the Rio organisers were aware of the growing discontent and he vowed they would do a better job getting their messages across.
IOC must explain Games benefits to Brazilians, says Rogge
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Period: until 19/09
Source: Reuters US edition
Date: 10/07
Date of access: 19/09
Jacques Rogge talks about protests, COI’s communication responsibilities and the games benefits.
“”Among the protesters’ many grievances was the amount of public money being spent on new stadiums when local public services such as health and transport are in a dismal state. “We have to explain very clearly to the public that the investments made in the Olympic Games are for a sustainable legacy for generations to come,” Rogge told reporters in a conference call.””
