Chicago is one of 4 candidates to host the Summer Olympics in 2016.

VOA: special.2009.01.12

Four cities are vying to host the 2016 Summer Olympics: Chicago,Madrid,Tokyo and Rio de Janeiro.

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With the World Cup 2014 and Olympics 2016 approaching, the Rio state authorities are starting to tackle a situation that has been in violent free-fall for decades.

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Brazil is scheduled to host the World Cup in 2014 and the Olympics in 2016.

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Rio hosts the football World Cup next year and the Olympics in 2016.

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