10 unpleasant facts about the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro

As soon as the approaching start of the Summer Olympic Games, we decided to give you a few facts about how things work in Rio de Janeiro and the preparation for a competition.

№10: What is the modern Olympic Games? - The

The Olympics is one of the most anticipated sporting events calendar, and in 2016 it is planned to take place in Rio de Janeiro, the opening ceremony to be held on August 5. And at the receiving side, on the Rio blamed for organizing the tournament, and came with the responsibility and control over observance of rules. And just a few weeks before the Games, an outbreak of the virus Zika. Brazil is experiencing problems with the economy and health, hygiene and social unrest - that it issues on the agenda.

№9: How Zika virus can affect the Olympic Games? - Infection

Doctors warn that the game can provoke "a full-blown public health catastrophe" due to Zika virus, which emerged in Brazil in May 2015. The disease is similar to a mild form of dengue fever, it also is associated with microcephaly, improper development of the brain and a significant decrease in the volume of the skull, which became manifest in newborns and has reached pandemic levels in some parts of Central and South America. In addition, drugs or vaccines against the virus yet. Sexually transmitted or through mosquito bites, the Olympic Games will provide him the rapid spread around the world, given the fact that nearly half a million foreign tourists is going to attend the event.

№8: Who leads the country? - Impeachment

The political climate in Brazil has become increasingly tense since May 12, President Dilma Rousseff was removed from office for 180 days. At the moment occupies the post of Vice-President Michel Temer. Rousseff also called the situation "sabotage" and "open conspiracy", suggesting that it has been superseded by the male part of the government. Despite all this, Rousseff will not have to do with the Olympics.

№7: How does the Brazilian economy? - Crisis

In 2014, Brazil's economy is ranked seventh in the world. Since then, things have changed for the worse, and dramatically and investors have lost faith in the country. And current. about. President Temer said that "Brazil today is experiencing the worst crisis in the history of the country" and "it is imperative that we have restored the foundation of the Brazilian economy." And approaching the game viewed by the public as a symbol of government waste.

№6: What is known about the investigation in the case of Petrobras? - Corruption

The ongoing corruption investigation concentrated in the Petrobras state oil company, is another challenge overlapping events. Investigations began in 2014 for fraud, price-fixing and bribery in relation to construction contracts for the Olympic venues. Rousseff led the Board of Directors from 2003 to 2010, in spite of this, she denies any involvement in the fraud. Brazilian police investigating corruption in relation to the state oil company, Petrobras, is suspected of illegally obtaining construction contracts of more than 10 billion. Dollars.

№5: Are the venue for the Olympic Games? - Delays

No matter, stadiums legally or not, the pressure of the time frame for the construction of Olympic facilities in Rio only amplifies whether developed. In February 2016, the builders of the Olympic committee said that the venue for the games will not be ready in time. However, the Brazilian government is confident that Rio will be ready for the opening of the Olympic Games. The country is known for its reputation to do everything at the last minute, a similar situation happened with the World Cup soccer tournament in 2014.

№4: What do people in Brazil think about the Olympics? - Protest

At the moment, the country is facing serious social unrest. In a series of demonstrations of people took to the streets in protest against the government and the economic crisis. Most comments stress that the Olympics have almost forgotten due to the Brazilian people's wrath. Usually competitions serve as an event designed to unite the nation and to celebrate it, but not to the Rio today. The people of Brazil would prefer that the rest of the world is concentrated on something else, instead of decline and ruin.

№3: exclusion of the member states will there be? - Anti-Doping Campaign

2016 Olympic Games met not only with the problems of the host country, but also with sports-related problems with the use of performance enhancing drugs. Increasing pressure within the sporting world is trying to establish more stringent laws against doping. Russia has come under tight control, but also Ukraine, Belarus, Ethiopia, Morocco and Kenya are threatened with a ban on participation. Tolerance of Russian athletes will be considered in June this year.

№2: Attract whether the general public new Olympic sports? - Ticket sales

According to reports, ticket sales fell short of expectations, and the organizers are concerned that the sporting spectacle can "boast" thousands of empty seats. Only half of the tickets was sold in April 2016, sales hampered by the lack of interest from local residents, as well as international concerns about Zika virus. Brazilian press reports that tickets can even be handed out for free, just to create an impression of fullness.

№1: Do Rio is capable to become the new Olympic city? - Unknown

Everything indicates that Rio is not ready to host the Games. Pleasant experience and a sense of celebration can turn into a nightmare for the city and a disgrace to the nation. This event is just not going to mind the locals, who are struggling with illnesses and problems in the government. However, regarding the World Cup had similar concerns and they do not come true. Perhaps the Olympics, too lucky. Political and economic instability will not disappear, but organizers hope that in this difficult time for the country they will cope with their responsibilities. We wish them good luck!