The Rio 2016 opening ceremony will be at the world famous
football (soccer) Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro on August 5,
2016.
SINGAPORE: Twenty-four athletes are likely to represent Team
Singapore at the Rio de Janeiro 2016 Olympic Games, one more than
the 23-strong contingent at the London 2012 Games, the Singapore
National Olympic Council (SNOC) said on Tuesday (May 31).
The SNOC selection committee, chaired by Minister for Social and
Family Development Tan Chuan-Jin, confirmed that 21 athletes have
earned quota spots through their respective sports' Olympic
qualification processes.
"Sports such as swimming, sailing and shooting have done well in
qualifications, setting a record number of athletes qualifying on
merit for these sports,” said Mr Low.
