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August 2016:  A Hiatus

8/28/2016

 
With the conclusion of the Summer Olympics in Rio, Games and Rings will take a hiatus until further notice. Comments and thoughts will appear intermittently on Twitter and Tumblr. Thanks for reading up to now, and updates on a refreshed GamesandRings will come in the near future.

​In the meantime, some quality U.S.-based Rio Olympic reviews:

NYT:
Reflections from Rio
The Best and Worst from Rio
The Olympic Games Exceeded Low Expectations
Decisive Moments at the Rio Olympics
NBC Looks Cautiously to Olympics in Asia
Rio Games Highlight Problems with the Olympic Model

USA TODAY:
16 Memorable Moments of the Rio Olympics
Performances, not Problems, Win Out at Rio

NBC:
​16 Favorite Highlights of the Olympics
Relive the Top Moments from the 2016 Olympics in Rio

Sports Illustrated:
Parting Thoughts from the 2016 Rio Olympics
Olympics Were Not Perfect, but Rio Tried Its Best
Farewell to Olympic Greats Michael Phelps and Usain Bolt
Let Rio be Rio

Fox Sports:
The Best of the Rio 2016 Summer Olympics
The Worst of the Rio 2016 Summer Olympics

CNN:
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of South America's First Olympics
Report Card: Did Brazil Pass or Fail?
The Most Memorable Social Moments from 2016 Olympics
Five Faces of the Games
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August 5:  The 2016 Summer Olympics

7/31/2016

 
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What: Games of the XXXI Olympiad

Where: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

When: August 5 - 21, 2016

More: 207 national teams competing across 306 events in 28 sports, with more than 10,500 athletes expected. Competition will be held across a total of 38 venues within Rio de Janeiro and additional cities hosting football matches. Rugby sevens and golf are new sports on the agenda, in addition to Summer Olympic stalwarts track & Field, swimming, gymnastics, football, volleyball, and more.

Fun Fact: These are the first Olympics to be held in a Portuguese-speaking country, the first in South America, the first under new IOC president Thomas Bach, and the largest Games ever.

​Official: http://www.rio2016.org

July 19:  European Women's U-19 Football Championship

7/6/2016

 
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What: The 2016 UEFA Women's U-19 Championship

Where: Slovakia (4 sites, Senec hosts the final)

​When: July 19-31, 2016

Competing: Austria, France, Germany, Netherlands, Norway, Slovakia, Spain, Switzerland

More: This is the 15th edition of the Championship, with Sweden the defending champion.

Fun Fact: Defending champion Sweden was eliminated by Austria in the qualification.

​Official: http://www.uefa.com/womensunder19/index.html

July 19:  World U-20 Athletics Championships

7/6/2016

 
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What: The IAAF World U20 Championships

Where: Bydgoszcz, Poland

When: July 19-24, 2016

More: This is the 16th edition of the Championships, held biennially since 1986.

Fun Fact: Kazan, Russia was the original host, but the event was relocated after Russia was barred from competition by the IAAF.

​Official: ​http://www.iaaf.org/competitions/iaaf-world-u20-championships

July 15:  World Softball Championship

7/6/2016

 
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What: The WBSC XV Women's World Softball Championship

Where: Surrey, Canada

When: July 15 - 24, 2016

Competing: Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Hina, Chinese Taipei, Cuba, Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, France, Great Britain, Greece, Guatemala, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Serbia, Switzerland, Uganda, United States, Venezuela

More: This is the 15th edition of the tournament, with Japan the defending champions from 2014.

Fun Fact: The World Baseball Softball Confederation expanded the field from 16 to 31 (!) for this edition.

​​Official: https://www.surrey2016.com
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