• Emblem

  

  The Rio 2016 emblem is inspired by the organisers’ vision, which is: “All Brazilians uniting to deliver the greatest festival on earth and proudly advancing our national promise of progress.” It has, as its essence, the concepts of passion and transformation, which both reflect modern-day Brazil.

  This positioning is supported by four pillars – harmonious diversity, contagious energy, exuberant nature, and the Olympic spirit. These have all been masterfully combined to give Rio 2016 its colourful identity. This emblem is not only a symbol of Rio’s and Brazil’s hopes for these Games but also for the future of the city and country.

  
  

  

• Turkmenistan team

  Athlete	Sport
  Amanmurad Hommadov	Athletics
  Yelena Ryabova	Athletics
  Arslanbek Achilov	Boxing
  Gulbadam Babamuratova	Judo
  Rushana Nurjavova	Judo
  Merdan Atayev	Swimming
  Darya Semyonova	Swimming
  Hojamuhammet Toychiyev	Weightlifting
  Gulnabat Kadyrova	Weightlifting

  

• Torch

  Start date:
  21 April 2016, Olympia (Greece)
  
  End date:
  5 August 2016, Maracanã Stadium, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil)
  
  First torchbearer:
  Eleftherios “Lefteris” Petrounias
  
  Number of torchbearers:
  ~450 in Greece, ~12,000 in Brazil
  
  Recruitment of torchbearers:
  In Brazil, the torchbearers must be residents of the country. They are recommended by the general public as “everyday heroes” who represent the best of Brazil and who make a difference in their community. The nomination process is run by the Organising Committee and the firms partnering the Relay: Coca-Cola, Nissan and Bradesco.
  
  Distance:
  ~2,235km in Greece, 36,000km in Brazil (20,000 by road and 16,000 by air)
  
  Countries visited:
  Greece, Switzerland and Brazil

  

  

• Mascots

  

  VINICIUS

  NAME
  The name of the Olympic mascot pays tribute to Brazilian musician Vinicius de Moraes.

  DESCRIPTION
  Vinicius is a mix of different Brazilian animals. His design takes inspiration from pop culture, as well as video game and animation characters. Alongside his Paralympic Games colleague, Vinicius represents the diversity of the Brazilian people and culture, as well as its exuberant nature.

  CREATOR
  Birdo Produções

  DID YOU KNOW?

  • The call for tenders for the creation of the Rio 2016 mascots was launched in November 2012, and was aimed at Brazilian companies and professionals in the fields of design, animation and illustration. The country’s major firms took part. After various selection phases, a multi-disciplinary jury unanimously selected the final project in August 2013. The Olympic and Paralympic mascots were unveiled simultaneously to the public on 23 November 2014.
  • Over the three weeks following the presentation of the Olympic and Paralympic mascots, a public vote took place to select their respective names. Three choices were on offer: Oba and Eba; Tiba Tuque and Esquindim; and Vinicius and Tom. A total of 323,327 votes were registered. The third proposal won the competition, with 44 per cent of the valid votes.
  • The mascots (life-sized costume versions) made their first public appearance at the Ginásio Experimental Olímpico Juan Antonio Samaranch, named after the former IOC President. This is a school in Rio, opened under the impetus of the Games and aimed at young sporting talents.

  

Turkmenistan at the Rio 2016

Rio 2016!

The Rio 2016 games provided the best possible environment for peak performances. Athletes enjoyed world-class facilities, including a superb village, all located in one of the world’s most beautiful cities, in a compact layout for maximum convenience.
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