The city has suffered a financial crisis and a police strike, contributing to major setbacks in the enormous construction project of the Olympic Village.
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Rio’s Olympic organizers said such teething problems plagued all Olympic Games and promised that “adjustments” would be made to resolve the problems.
“We are very happy to be here and so very happy for the Village that you have provided”, said Chiller.
The boxing, gymnastic and swimming teams were among the first Olympians to arrive in the Brazilian city, and despite objections being raised by certain nations, the Irish are happy with their accommodation and facilities in the Olympic village.
“This is something we have noticed when we had our challenges: the passion and the commitment of your people to help us out”, she said.
Battered by bad news over the Zika virus, heavy pollution in the Olympic sailing and rowing areas, and rampant armed crime across Rio, Mayor Eduardo Paes has frequently found himself on the defensive.
Paes angered many in Brazil and overseas when he appeared to downplay Australia’s complaints over conditions in the Olympic Village on Sunday by saying he might install a kangaroo on the premises to make them feel more at home. “We’re looking forward to a great Games and we’ve always have confidence in Brazil and the Brazilians”.
Since July 24, when the Olympic Village was officially inaugurated, delegations have complained about water, electricity and gas breaking down, trash piling up, exposed wiring, baths and showers being out of order and a lack of furniture.
Although several delegations have already expressed satisfaction with their residence, reports emerged Monday of fresh grumbling. “But it’s a fantastic village, and we’ve always said that”.
The head of Argentina’s Olympic committee, Gerardo Werthein, was quoted by Clarin daily saying that out of five floors reserved for the country, “two are not habitable”, and that his team had sought alternative lodging.
SHREWD drug dealers in Rio are selling bags of cocaine emblazoned with the 2016 Olympics logo.
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On Wednesday, Brazilian labor inspectors said they would fine the Rio organizing committee almost $100,000 (about 315,000 reals) for hiring workers without proper contracts required by law. “But the team has come together and done a great job”.
