Rio 2011 Military World Games fast approaching

In less than a year the 5th Military World Games will be held in Rio de Janeiro, giving the city another small taste of what is in store come 2016 and where improvements are required. The event will utilise various existing facilities around the city, including Stadium Rio (formerly João Havelange Olympic Stadium), which was built for the 2007 Pan-American Games. There will be approximately 4,900 athletes from over 100 countries competing in 24 sports.