Sambadorme - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - Modern Olympic Venues on Waymarking.com

"For the 2016 Summer Olympics, the venue will host archery and the athletics marathon event, and for the 2016 Summer Paralympics, the venue will host archery.

In preparations for the Olympics, a nearby Brahma old factory was demolished and extra bleachers were built there increasing spectator capacity by around 18,000 seats, in accordance with Niemeyer's original project of having the Sambadrome complex with a symmetrical design. The reopening occurred on February 7, 2012. Mayor Eduardo Paes and architect Oscar Niemeyer attended to the ceremony." (visit link)

Olympic Games: London Summer 2012 Sport held at venue: Archery Start and/or Finish: Not Aplicable Reference Supporting Olympic Use: Website Olympic Games No 2: Not listed Olympic Games No 3: Not listed Sport held at venue No 2: Not listed Additional sport(s) held at venue: Not listed Web Address with Additional Details: Not listed Details of Reference Supporting Olympic Use: Not listed Current Use: Not listed Parking Area: Not Listed

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