Rio 2016 unveiled official slogan for Olympic and Paralympic Games

Rio 2016 unveils official slogan for Olympic and Paralympic Games

Question: Recently the Rio 2016 organising committee revealed the official slogan, for the Olympic and Paralympic Games. The slogan is-
(a) One World, One Dream
(b) Welcome Home
(c) A New World
(d) None of These
Ans: (c)
Related facts:

  • On 14 June 2016 the Rio 2016 organising committee has revealed the official slogan for the Olympic and Paralympic Games “A New World”.
  • The slogan was unveiled by Thomas Bach, President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) at a special ceremony held at Olympic Park in Barra da Tijuca, Brazil.
  • Rio 2016 slogan promotes the concept of “changing the world for better and promoting the concepts of change through sport”
  • For Rio 2016, the core values of the slogan and the manifesto are unity, respect for diversity and the will for change.
  • 2016 Rio Olympic and Paralympic Games will be the first Olympic and Paralympic Games to held in South America.
  • The 2016 Summer Olympics officially known as the Games of the XXXI Olympiad, and commonly known as Rio 2016, is a major international multi-sport event in the tradition of the Olympic Games due to take place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from 5 to 21 August 2016.

Reference:
https://www.rio2016.com/en/news/a-new-world-rio-2016-unveils-official-olympic-slogan