Archive for the 'Olympic sports' Category

Olympic venues and events taking place at Copacabana and the legendary beaches of Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro boasts one of the most impressive natural configurations of any city its size in the world. The landmarks of Christ the Redeemer atop Corcovado and the Sugar Loaf mountain are the focal points of a memorable skyline, yet they would not be half as alluring would it not be for the backdrop [...]

Fat and watching Olympic sports

Not really, just a little tire around my waste. But I wonder about all these fat people I keep seeing all around me in good old USA. Obviously they are the most nonathletic folks around the planet. And we certainly dominate the world in fat people! Then when I go to the Y I see [...]

Recap of World Cup Soccer Championships, South Africa 2010

It’s a well-known fact that in Brazil soccer is a national sport and a popular pastime. Actually that’s an understatement, because in Brazil soccer is everything. It’s what drives not only the economy but also the mood of the country. It’s as important to have a soccer filed in town or even a tiny village [...]