KUWAIT, Oct 2 (KUNA) -- The International Olympic Committee (IOC), meeting Friday in the Danish capital, Copenhagen, has selected Rio de Janiero, Brazil, to host the 2016 Olympic games.
IOC chief Jacque Rogue made the announcement, monitored here by CNN, and said Rio de Janeiro would be hosting the 2016 Olympic Games following a vote by the IOC today.
The Brazilian city has defeated Chicago, Tokyo and Madrid. (end) bs