RIO 2016

Venue Retail Ltd was responsible for London 2012’s hugely successful in-venue merchandise programme – the biggest in Olympic history - and have now been appointed by Rio 2016 ©Getty Images

Rio 2016 appoints British-based company involved in London 2012 to run merchandise and retail outlets

Rebel Events Brasil Ltd (REBL) have been appointed to take charge of the merchandise and retail programme at this summer's Olympic and Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro in conjunction with Venue Retail Ltd (VRL), the company that led operations at the London 2012/

A meeting has taken place in Lausanne between all 28 summer IFs, the IOC and Rio 2016 in a bid to allay concerns ahead of this year’s Olympic Games ©Getty Images

IOC holds talks with International Federations in bid to address Rio 2016 concerns

A meeting has taken place in Lausanne between all 28 summer International Federations (IFs), the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and Rio 2016 in a bid to allay concerns ahead of this year’s Olympic Games.

Jaques Wagner says there is zero risk from the Zika virus unless you are pregnant ©Getty Images

"Zero risk" from Zika virus unless you're pregnant, says Brazilian President's chief of staff

Jaques Wagner, Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff's chief of staff, says it must be explained to athletes and spectators coming to Brazil for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games that there is "zero risk" from the Zika virus if they are not a pregnant woman.