- Copacabana Arena
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One of the most famous beaches in the world and Rio's best known postcards, Copacabana held the Games' Beach Volleyball, Triathlon and Aquatic Marathon competitions, keeping with the tradition of staging national and international sports events. For Triathlon, the swimming stage was held at one end of the beach – Posto 6 – and the Cycling and Racing events was held between Posto 2 and Posto 6. The Swimming Marathon used the same structure of Triathlon. Beach Volleyball matches was played at the Copacabana Arena on Posto 2.
For the 2016 Summer Olympics, the venue will host beach volleyball events.
Reference
- Rio2016.org.br bid package. - Volume 2. p. 18.
Venues of the 2016 Summer Olympics Barra Cluster Barra Velodrome · Maria Lenk Aquatic Center · Olympic Aquatics Stadium · Olympic Tennis Center · Olympic Training Center - Arena 1 · Olympic Training Center - Arena 2 · Olympic Training Center - Arena 3 · Olympic Training Center - Arena 4 · Rio Olympic Arena · Rio Olympic Velodrome · Riocentro - Pavilion 2 · Riocentro - Pavilion 3 · Riocentro - Pavilion 4 · Riocentro - Pavilion 6Copacabana Cluster Deodoro Cluster Maracanã Cluster Football stadia 1964: Komazawa Volleyball Courts, Yokohama Cultural Gymnasium (final) • 1968: Juan de la Barrera Olympic Gymnasium (final), Juan Escutia Sports Palace, Revolution Ice Rink • 1972: Volleyballhalle • 1976: Montreal Forum (final), Paul Sauvé Centre • 1980: Druzhba Multipurpose Arena, Minor Arena (final) • 1984: Long Beach Arena • 1988: Hanyang University Gymnasium, Jamsil Gymnasium (final), Saemaul Sports Hall • 1992: Palau dels Esports de Barcelona, Palau Sant Jordi (final), Pavelló de la Vall d'Hebron • 1996: Atlanta Beach, Omni Coliseum (indoor final), University of Georgia Coliseum • 2000: Bondi Beach, Sydney Entertainment Centre (indoor final), The Dome and Exhibition Complex • 2004: Faliro Olympic Beach Volleyball Centre, Peace and Friendship Stadium • 2008: Beijing Institute of Technology Gymnasium, Capital Indoor Stadium (indoor final), Chaoyang Park Beach Volleyball Ground • 2012: Earls Court Exhibition Centre, Horse Guards Parade • 2016: Copacabana Arena, Maracanãzinho
Coordinates: 22°57′56″S 43°10′21″W / 22.965585°S 43.1724072°W
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