IOC Coordination Commission on 2016 Olympics visited Rio de Janeiro to assess progress ahead of next years event

SOUNDBITE: (English) Nawal El Moutawakel, IOC Coordination Commission for Rio 2016 Games Chairwoman

"This time is also a great opportunity for Rio, an important opportunity for Brazil to showcase what you can do and the level of readiness that you have achieved with less than 365 days to go until the Olympic flame arrives at the Maracana (stadium)

SOUNDBITE: (English) Nawal El Moutawakel, IOC Coordination Commission for Rio 2016 Games Chairwoman

"You are on the right track. You have achieved great success with your marketing program that has brought some of the finest companies in Brazil to support the Olympic Games. You are delivering venues on time for the different test events. These venues will be a great legacy to future generations here in this wonderful country."

SOUNDBITE: (English) Nawal El Moutawakel, IOC Coordination Commission for Rio 2016 Games Chairwoman

"It comes during a period where your team are experiencing what it means to deliver an event. A time during which facing a lot of questions, dealing with a lot of challenges and learning a lot of important lessons for the Olympic Games.