As the London 2012 Olympics comes to a close, questions on the next Olympics as to when and where are now in the minds of everyone.
The next Summer Olympics is scheduled to be held from August 5-21, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. This will be the first time that the Olympics is held within South America.
More than 10, 500 athletes are expected to attend the 2016 Summer Olympics. It will feature 28 sports. Rugby sevens and golf will also be included in the program in Rio.
On another note, the beautiful city of Rio will also host the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
To music lovers, Rio and Brazil will always be remembered as the home of Samba and Bossa Nova. But come 2016 and beyond, it will also be noted as host of the 2016 Olympics or the Games of the XXXI Olympiad. So for the athletes and travelers who love to be present where the Olympics games are held, get ready for Rio 🙂 Below is a video featuring the beauty and music of Rio. Enjoy 🙂