Sebastian Coe at the Rio 2016 headquarters talking to staff about creating a successful Olympic Games.
The Olympic flame for the Olympic Games Rio 2016 has been lit in Ancient Olympia, Greece, during a ceremony organised by the Hellenic Olympic Committee. Read more.
Here is a round-up of the latest sports news and headlines this week in the countdown to Rio 2016.
The Boxing Arena has now been declared ready for action and handed over to the local Organising Committee. It is expected to play host to 5,500 fans per event. Read more.