IOC optimistic about 2016 Rio Olympics following successful World Cup
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The construction site of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games athletes village is pictured from above in Rio de Janeiro
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A general view of the shooting competition venue at Deodoro Sports Complex for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, in Rio de Janeiro
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A general view of the equestrian venue at Deodoro Sports Complex for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro
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Rio 2016 Olympic Games Organising Committee President Nuzman, Brazil's Sports Minister Rebelo, Brazil's Army General Enzo and Rio de Janeiro's Mayor Paes pose on a tractor during launch ceremony of construction of Deodoro Sports Complex
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The construction site of the Rio 2016 Olympic Park is pictured from above in Rio de Janeiro
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The construction site of the Rio 2016 Olympic Golf venue is pictured from above in Rio de Janeiro
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The construction site of the Rio 2016 Olympic Golf venue is pictured from above in Rio de Janeiro
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The construction site of the Rio 2016 Olympic Park is pictured from above in Rio de Janeiro
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Men work on the construction of a building at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games athletes village in Rio de Janeiro
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A worker walks at the construction site of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games athletes village in Rio de Janeiro
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With a relatively pain-free World Cup nearing its close, the IOC is expressing satisfaction with the progress of development for the Olympics two years hence. In an interview with the AP, IOC executive director Gilbert Felli said that the progress has improved considerably in the last two months.
— Jay Busbee