Rio 2016 Olympic medals unveiled

09:40 - 15 Jun, 2016

IOC President Thomas Bach was also present at the convention.  The podiums for Olympic medalists were also performed besides the medals. One side of the medal features an image of the Greek goodness of victory, Nike, the other side – the Rio 2016 Olympic logo with the sport name on the edges.

The official opening ceremony of the Olympics will take place on August 5. From August 5 to 21 within 17 days 10.500 athletes from 205 countries of the world will compete for a collection of 306 medals. The Olympic Games will be held in 33 venues of four regions of Rio; Copacabana, Maracana, Deodoro and Bara.

At present Armenia has got 27 Olympic qualifications.

Photos – from the official website

ANOC press service

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