Here’s this week’s update on sports around the world
OLYMPICS
OLYMPIC VILLAGE
Remember all of the stories we heard about lodging issues in for the winter games in Sochi? The athletes’ village in Rio De Janeiro has gotten bad reviews. While there are complaints about the village resembling a college dorm, the more serious complains have to do with safety and plumbing issues.
The Australian Olympics team refused to stay at the Olympic Village. Here's why: https://t.co/0UuziHXZbU
— AJ+ (@ajplus) July 26, 2016
OPENING CEREMONIES
Princess Nicole joked about having Giselle Bündchen & Tom Brady be her local guides during the Olympics, since Giselle will be there, this seems like it could be a real possibility!
Supermodel Giselle Bündchen to star in 'sexiest Opening Ceremony ever'. https://t.co/9ZvyMs3xfr #Olympics pic.twitter.com/SA6ad4Dl8L
— Sporting News AU (@sportingnewsau) July 25, 2016
If elite athletic competitions and Giselle aren’t enough of a draw, two Victoria Secret models will be helping cover the games for the network broadcasting the games in the U.S.A.
Victoria’s Secret Models Adriana And Alessandra To Report At Rio Olympics | Fashion News https://t.co/xw6mzD4A73… https://t.co/K71b1tNT0S
— ONE MIC UK (@onemic_uk) July 21, 2016
DOPING
Russia’s entire Track & Field team was banned from competing in Rio and now their women’s rowing team has also been banned. While this is another blow for Russia, Australia is thrilled to take the vacated spot!
Australia's Women's Eight handed Rio berth thanks to Russian rowing team bans https://t.co/56Cj3JY1LV via @ABCNews
— gordon love (@gordonlove10) July 27, 2016
A wrestler for India claims his food supplements were tampered with banned doping substances added. He has requested an investigation and will have one more chance to take a doping test that will decide whether or not he is allowed to compete in Rio.
