Rio 2016

2007-2009


The logo for Rio's bid for the Summer Olympics was revealed on December 17, 2007. It depicts a sugar loaf in the shape of a heart.


 * Rio unveils 2016 olympic bid logo during Brazil olympic award ceremony

2009-2010


Rio de Janeiro were awarded the games in December 2009. The applicant logo remains the official logo of the games until the final version is revealed. This has been announced to happen on January 1, 2011.


 * Rio 2016 Committee starts the process of choosing the agency that will create the Rio 2016 Olympic Games brand