Rio de Janeiro bid for the 2016 Summer Olympics (English Wikipedia)

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"Rio 2016 attend Rowing and Judo World Championships". Rio de Janeiro bid committee. August 26, 2009. Archived from the original on February 1, 2013. Retrieved March 2, 2010.
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"Guarantees submitted by Ro 2016 exceed IOC requirements". Rio de Janeiro bid committee. January 11, 2008. Archived from the original on February 1, 2013. Retrieved March 2, 2010.
"President Lula announced several actions targeting support to Rio's candidature to host 2016 Olympic Games". Rio de Janeiro bid committee. June 25, 2008. Archived from the original on February 1, 2013. Retrieved March 2, 2010.
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"On the Scene -- IOC Commission Chief Praises Rio de Janeiro, Minus "Passion"". Around the Rings. May 2, 2009. Archived from the original on July 16, 2011. Retrieved March 2, 2010.
"Rio Bid Leaders Say IOC Report Gives City A Boost". Around the Rings. September 2, 2009. Retrieved March 2, 2010.
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cbsnews.com

"Rio Officials Criticize Tokyo Governor's Comments". CBS. October 6, 2009. Retrieved March 2, 2010.

chicagobreakingnews.com

"Chicago's Olympic bid hurt by Daley's remarks?". Chicago Breaking News. September 29, 2009. Retrieved March 2, 2010.

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"Rio de Janeiro to host 2016 Olympics". CNN. October 2, 2009. Retrieved March 2, 2010.

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"Rio de Janeiro will be the Brazilian postulant city to host the 2016 Olympic Games" (in Portuguese). Brazilian Olympic Committee. September 1, 2006. Archived from the original on March 4, 2010. Retrieved March 2, 2010.
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gamesbids.com

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"Rio 2016 Official Bid Flag Raised – Gets Government Support". GamesBids. June 24, 2009. Archived from the original on January 19, 2010. Retrieved March 2, 2010.
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"President Lula's Empassioned Remarks Highlight Rio 2016 Olympic Bid Presentation". GamesBids. October 2, 2009. Archived from the original on February 8, 2010. Retrieved March 2, 2010.
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"The Olympic Bid Vote – Ballot By Ballot Results". GamesBids. October 2, 2009. Archived from the original on March 5, 2010. Retrieved March 2, 2010.
"Rio Wins 2016 Olympic Bid". GamesBids. October 2, 2009. Archived from the original on October 5, 2009. Retrieved March 2, 2010.
"Thousands Expected At Copacabana To Watch IOC Vote". GamesBids. October 1, 2009. Archived from the original on October 5, 2009. Retrieved March 2, 2010.
"Right Time For South America – BOC President". GamesBids. June 6, 2008. Archived from the original on December 30, 2010. Retrieved March 2, 2010.
"Brazil's School Olympics Reflects Rio's 2016 Bid Ideals". GamesBids. September 16, 2008. Archived from the original on December 30, 2010. Retrieved March 2, 2010.
"Rio 2016 Celebrates World Environment Day". GamesBids. June 6, 2009. Archived from the original on December 30, 2010. Retrieved March 2, 2010.
"Rio 2016 – Grand Prix, Carbon Zero". GamesBids. May 19, 2009. Archived from the original on May 24, 2009. Retrieved March 2, 2010.
"Rio 2016 Launches Bid Logo". GamesBids. December 17, 2007. Retrieved March 2, 2010.
"Rio 2016 Briefs President, Games Would Transform City". GamesBids. February 5, 2009. Archived from the original on December 29, 2010. Retrieved March 2, 2010.
"ODA Established For Rio 2016". GamesBids. January 17, 2009. Archived from the original on December 29, 2010. Retrieved March 2, 2010.
"Doha 2016 Congratulates Four Candidate Cities". GamesBids. June 4, 2008. Archived from the original on March 20, 2012. Retrieved March 2, 2010.
"Doha Accuses IOC Of "Closing The Door"". GamesBids. June 5, 2008. Archived from the original on October 8, 2009. Retrieved March 2, 2010.
"IOC Bends Rules When Selecting 2016 Olympic Bid Shortlist". GamesBids. June 4, 2008. Archived from the original on March 5, 2014. Retrieved March 2, 2010.
"Rio 2016 Accuses Rival Of Spying". GamesBids. May 4, 2009. Archived from the original on May 6, 2009. Retrieved March 2, 2010.
"Madrid 2016 Denies Spying". GamesBids. May 5, 2009. Archived from the original on May 13, 2009. Retrieved March 2, 2010.
""Law and Order" Depiction of Rio 2016 Vote Buying and Corruption Causes Outrage". GamesBids. September 7, 2009. Archived from the original on September 10, 2009. Retrieved March 2, 2010.
"Rio Complains To IOC After Madrid Comment". GamesBids. September 30, 2009. Archived from the original on October 3, 2009. Retrieved March 2, 2010.
"No Official Complaint By Rio 2016 To IOC". GamesBids. September 29, 2009. Archived from the original on January 30, 2010. Retrieved March 2, 2010.
"Rio 2016 Complains To IOC Ethics Commission". GamesBids. September 29, 2009. Archived from the original on February 23, 2010. Retrieved March 2, 2010.
"Rio 2016 IOC Inspection – Day Two". GamesBids. May 1, 2009. Archived from the original on May 15, 2009. Retrieved March 2, 2010.
"Federations Approve Rio 2016 Bid Plan". GamesBids. January 12, 2009. Archived from the original on December 29, 2010. Retrieved March 2, 2010.
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"Rio 2016 Olympic Act Approved". GamesBids. June 22, 2009. Archived from the original on March 13, 2010. Retrieved March 2, 2010.
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"Rio-2016 won because IT gave cocaine to the jury, playing Robin Williams" (in Portuguese). AFP. December 1, 2009. Archived from the original on December 6, 2009. Retrieved March 2, 2010.

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2016 Working Group Report (PDF). International Olympic Committee. March 14, 2008. Archived from the original (PDF) on September 3, 2009. Retrieved March 2, 2010.
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"Rio 2016 attend Rowing and Judo World Championships". Rio de Janeiro bid committee. August 26, 2009. Archived from the original on February 1, 2013. Retrieved March 2, 2010.
"Evaluation Commission report confirms Rio ready for 2016". Rio de Janeiro bid committee. September 2, 2009. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved March 2, 2010.
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"Federal Government funds project that will transform traffic in Rio". Rio de Janeiro bid committee. November 13, 2007. Retrieved March 2, 2010. ^{[dead link‍]}
"Metro expansion project unites Rio's State and City Governments". Rio de Janeiro bid committee. February 13, 2009. Retrieved March 2, 2010. ^{[dead link‍]}
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