Builder and operator locked in for key Cup stadium

In a noteworthy development for Australian businesses offering specialist stadium services and products, an all-Brazilian consortium has just been appointed for the overhaul and future management of one of the 2014 World Cup’s key facilities, the Mineirão stadium in Belo Horizonte.

Accessing new Brazilian football revenue streams: expertise required

Brazilian football clubs will have the chance to double their current revenues over the next few years thanks in large part to the 2014 Brazil World Cup, according to a new study by the Brazilian arm of international consulting group Crowe Horwath. The prediction is that last year´s R$250 million combined figure, derived mainly from ticket sales, could reach R$520 million by 2014 thanks mainly to additional revenue streams to be made possible by preparations for the 2014 Cup.

Architects with Olympics experience required in Rio

Australian architects should note the imminent launch of the competition for the design of two high profile 2016 Olympic facilities as part of Rio de Janeiro’s port redevelopment (Porto Maravilha), particularly given the projects are required to meet International Olympic Committee standards, giving groups with previous Olympics experience a distinct advantage.

Sport science and technology gets its own money pool

Funding sources for World Cup and Olympics projects in Brazil continue to sprout up with the latest injection coming from the federal government´s Studies and Projects Financing department (FINEP), part of the Ministry of Science and Technology, which has committed R$120 million to projects involving technological innovation in the area of sport.

Petrobras pumps millions into 2016 medal push

In huge news for a range of Brazilian athletes and their respective sports, not to mention foreign experts seeking opportunities in Brazil, semi-public energy company Petrobras has committed to invest R$265 million in five lucky sporting disciplines to assist the country’s chances of winning medals at Rio 2016.

Brazil sets sights on sport specialists and new training centres

In a huge boost for international sport specialists looking to enter the Brazilian market, the country´s Olympic Committee (COB) chief has openly admitted their desire to bring in coaches and technical advisors in a range of Olympic sporting disciplines in order to raise their medal chances for Rio 2016.

Golf specialists soon required in Rio

In a noteworthy report on Rio’s ongoing planning for the 2016 Olympics, which will feature golf for the first time ever, authorities have already started discussing their quite limited options for the unprecedented tournament.

Construction giant forms new partnership to target Cup and Olympics projects

Canadian engineering and construction giant SNC Lavelin has significantly ramped up its involvement in the Brazilian market, citing opportunities stemming from preparations for the 2014 World Cup and Rio 2016 Olympics as its chief motivation.

Brazil set for a dose of Australian technological innovation

An important event currently unfolding in the city of Belo Horizonte will be the scene of a key demonstration of Australian innovation come this time next year.

Called Inovatec, the exhibition and trade show “encourages dialogue about innovation aimed at disseminating a culture that accelerates the process of developing new technological solutions and management for the benefit of society”, according to organiser Minasplan, which has established the event with significant support from the Minas Gerais state government and a range of sponsors.

Football’s place in Brazil’s heart and soul

Ahead of the 2014 FIFA World Cup it is worth taking a look at just how dominant football is on Brazil’s sporting scene. By far the most popular and played sport in the country, football is also a key part of Brazilian culture, with just a small portion of the population not involved with it in some way or another. The game is strong at all levels and is played in various formats, some of which were invented in Brazil, including FUTSAL and beach soccer.