Today, Rio de Janeiro is considered one of the sporting capitals of the world - playing host to the lionesses of international sporting competition, as well as providing fertile ground for an endless stream of events and activities.

To acknowledge Rio's commitment to sport and fitness, the city played unforgettable host to the World Cup in 2014 and was chosen as the scene for the highly prestigious Olympic Games of 2016. The city hosts the annual Rio Sport Show, a fair for sporting equipment, services, gyms and clubs.

In 2015, the state hosted a number of sporting events to commemorate Rio's 450th year of existence, including long runs, and the opportunity to experiment 14 different sport and leisure events across the waterfront between the distrcits of Leme and Recreio dos Bandeirantes.