The Olympic flag landed in Rio de Janeiro, Brasil on Tuesday Aug 14, 2012 for the official start of preparations for 2016.
After the spectacular moment of London's closing ceremony,
the flag arrived in the Rio de Janeiro,Brazil for the host of Olympics in 2016.
At London, Brazil's Olympic team prepared for the journey home.
Many are hoping Rio can emulate London's success by getting local
crowds behind the home team.
Crowds gathered as the team held a victory parade through the streets
of Sao Paulo. Brazil won a record number of medals in London and
are hoping to improve the tally in 2016.
After the spectacular moment of London's closing ceremony,
the flag arrived in the Rio de Janeiro,Brazil for the host of Olympics in 2016.
At London, Brazil's Olympic team prepared for the journey home.
Many are hoping Rio can emulate London's success by getting local
crowds behind the home team.
Crowds gathered as the team held a victory parade through the streets
of Sao Paulo. Brazil won a record number of medals in London and
are hoping to improve the tally in 2016.