# Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic legacy in Brazil

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> Updated: 2026-09-09T11:35:30.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Ten years after the Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Brazil continues to utilize the event's legacy through athlete training and cultural initiatives.

The Brazilian Olympic Committee (COB) maintains several key venues, including the Maria Lenk Aquatic Park and the Artistic Gymnastics Training Center. Since 2019, the COB has invested over R$ 60 million in renovations at the aquatic complex, which is expected to serve 1,365 competitors across 46 disciplines in 2026. The gymnastics center also receives annual funding for equipment to support prominent national athletes.

Simultaneously, the Brazilian Paralympic Committee (CPB) is marking the ten-year anniversary of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games with public engagement efforts. These include bringing historic medalists to the Rock in Rio festival to increase visibility and hosting a commemorative exhibition at the Brazilian Paralympic Training Center in São Paulo. The exhibition features original artifacts such as medals, torches, and uniforms.

## Claims

- The CPB inaugurated a free exhibition commemorating the ten-year anniversary of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games. (single source)
- The exhibition is located at the Brazilian Paralympic Training Center (CTPB) in São Paulo. (single source)
- The exhibition features original items from the Rio 2016 competition, including medals, torches, and uniforms. (single source)
- Five Rio 2016 Paralympic medalists visited the Rock in Rio festival as guests of the CPB. (single source)
- The medalists at Rock in Rio included Alana Maldonado, Petrúcio Ferreira, Phelipe Rodrigues, Clodoaldo Silva, and Jennyfer Parinos. (single source)
- Petrúcio Ferreira won gold in the 100m T47 and two silver medals at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-09: Brazilian Paralympic Committee celebrates Rio 2016 legacy

The Brazilian Paralympic Committee is celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Rio 2016 Games through a commemorative exhibition in São Paulo and a high-profile appearance by medalists at Rock in Rio.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazilian-paralympic-committee-celebrates-rio-2016-legacy

### 2026-08-20: Rio 2016 legacy facilities support Brazilian athlete training

The Brazilian Olympic Committee utilizes Rio 2016 legacy facilities, including the Maria Lenk Aquatic Park, to train national athletes through significant ongoing investments.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rio-2016-legacy-facilities-support-brazilian-athlete-training

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