The decision is made - Rio de Janeiro was the winner and managed to win over major cities Chicago, Tokyo and Madrid.

It is expected that over the next 7 years the olympics will bring Rio to another level of world class destination. The decision to shift the games to the "South" is in line with world events, where emerging powers such as Brazil are having a bigger role in the world economy.

Rio 2016 will also benefit from synergies because the city will be the main place of the World Cup 2014. Two major events one after the one. Among many of the infra-structure improvements will be better safety, more metro lines, airport, environment treatment and additional hotel rooms.

Great news for the city which some months ago found massive oil reserves. It will certainly generate an economic boom provided the process is well managed.

Congratulations, Rio!

THE OFFICIAL BID VIDEO -

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z00jjc-WtZI&feature=fvw

THE OFFICIAL MASTER PLAN VIDEO -

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5TCoqZNesnM

THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE -

http://www.rio2016.org.br/en/

Rgs,