Here’s this week’s update on sports around the world.
One Year to Go: OLYMPICS!
The year countdown has begun for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio De Janeiro!
Team USA is celebrating the countdown to the games (AND National Underwear Day) by releasing limited edition UNDERWEAR!
Yep, boxers and briefs are available for purchase at the Team USA Store!
Celebrate #NationalUnderwearDay with #TeamUSA! SHOP #TeamUSABriefs: http://t.co/yuG0zxeiKn pic.twitter.com/5QV8KwnXgc
— U.S. Olympic Team (@TeamUSA) August 5, 2015
There has been debate over whether or not the water in Rio De Janeiro is a health hazard for the athletes.
Water contamination high leading up to Rio Olympics http://t.co/N0BfrBOTpX pic.twitter.com/dhruHJ36y6
— CBC Olympics (@CBCOlympics) July 30, 2015
Despite concerns, about water contamination, Test Events for Water Sports started this week, with Team USA’s Gwen Jorgensen winning the Triathlon and securing a spot to Rio 2016.
Can you even believe it?!? I am now officially qualified for Rio 2016 #RoadToRio pic.twitter.com/juKINN2Eqs
— gwen jorgensen (@gwenjorgensen) August 2, 2015
NBC shared a great piece recapping feedback on the water contamination from athletes that competed in Copacabana’s waters this week. Read what the athletes had to say here.
FINA World Championships
The international governing body of swimming, diving, water polo, synchronized swimming and open water swimming is putting on their World Championships in Kazan, Russia right now. This competition is also a qualifier for Rio 2016!
Russian Basketball
Russia’s Basketball Team is hoping to get some “confusion” cleared up so they can compete to qualify for Rio 2016. Ready more about their current ban by FIBA here.
