Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: 1 November, 2012: The Rio 2016™ Organising Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games (Rio 2016™), the International Olympic Committee (IOC), and the International Rugby Board (IRB) are fully committed to ensuring exceptional Rugby Sevens competitions at the 2016 Olympic Games.
The Sao Januario Stadium had been identified by Rio 2016™ as the potential Rugby Sevens venue, subject to delivery criteria being met.
The Clube de Regatas Vasco da Gama was requested, on 9 April, 2012, to provide detailed plans and all guarantees, including financial, related to the provision of the stadium under the conditions required by the IOC and the IRB for the event by 31 October, 2012.
As the documents requested were not received by the required deadline, Rio 2016™ is now going to undertake a reassessment of the operational plans for the João Havelange Stadium, in conjunction with the IRB and the IOC, in order to ensure that Rugby Sevens' Olympic Games debut is both successful and memorable.
The IRB added: "The IRB has been kept fully informed by Rio 2016™ of the ongoing discussions regarding the selection of the sports venue for the Olympic Games Rugby Sevens events.
"The IRB will continue to work alongside Rio 2016™ and the IOC to ensure the delivery of outstanding and successful Rugby Sevens events for teams, fans and the Olympic and Rugby families."
For further information:
Rio 2016™ Organising Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games
www.rio2016.com
Media Relations
mediarelations@rio2016.com
Tel: +55 21 3433 5826
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