other venues include the hsbc arena, where the artistic gymnastics and basketball will take place, as well as the sambadrome where crowds will be able to watch the marathon and archery.

the football matches will not only be on view in the maracanã stadium, where the majority of track and field events will be contested, but also the engenhão, the home of botofogo football club.

the olympic park is located next to the water's edge in the barra area of the city, on the former brazilian grand prix track in a striking triangular layout spanning 300 acres.