Security is good. Hundreds of military in and around the Olympic arena look very capable.
But there are many problems.
… International sports federations expressed concern Tuesday over problems with venues for the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, including power failures at the gymnastics arena this week. …
FIG official Ron Froehlich cited power outages, putting at risk athletes’ safety and the scoring system, plus missing equipment at an underfunded temporary training venue. …
Power is still being produced by generators. 😦 Generators fail.
Still, the Artistic competition was a success. We only had one major injury over the 3 days – Achilles rupture tumbling for one of the Austrian gymnasts. 😦 Injury rate is normally higher at these biggest meets.
The purpose of the Test Event is to test all aspects. FIX the problems in time for the Olympics.
The venues should be ready.
Click PLAY or watch a Cidade Olimpica promo video on YouTube.
Yet as I walk the Olympic City during break, there are very few workmen to be seen. You’d expect they’d still be working 24/7.
I’m worried.
(via Lauren Hopkins)
