With less than 1,000 days to go till the 2016 Olympics hosted in Rio de Janeiro, the pressure is in on for the Brazilian officials. If the prospects of the Olympic games wasn't enough, they also have to deal with the demands of the 2014 world cup.
With both world renowned events facing construction delays and increased scrutiny over the billions of public money being spent, there has been some concerns as to whether they will be able complete the job in time. After all time is ticking on quickly.
A large mural stands on the site of the Olympics showing the hopeful finished image. It includes several brand new stadiums for handball, swimming, cycling and so on. However if you look beyond the mural all to be seen is empty land, which would only be suitable for mud-wrestling.
The only indication that in the future this land will become an exciting and important place to be, is through the large, coloured balloons flying above the sight. Each balloon is a particular colour to represent a particular sport, for example black for the handball arena.
Although there is concern for the 2016 Olympics, few people in Brazil appear to be panicked.
Yes, they have a lot to accomplish within the next few years, but the Brazilian government has put their hands in their pocket to churn out an estimated $25.9 billion. This is a unique figure in the history of sport. You also have to consider the large benefits that will come from hosting the Olympic games. It has been predicted by the World Bank that it will be the fifth largest economy in the world by 2016, rising from the 10th position.
Many run down buildings in Rio will soon be renovated and there will be a great influx of restaurants, shops and cultural sites. Something that will certainly be a positive to the population of Rio de Janeiro.
So although they have a long way to go before the Olympics is held, the hard work will be certainly be worth it for the sake of the country.
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