Sao Paulo, Oct 10 - Brazil's Olympic Committee president Carlos Nuzman says preparations for the 2016 Rio Games are on track despite concerns over delays in key infrastructure projects.
Nuzman told a Sao Paulo Industry Federation (FIESP) conference Tuesday that works in Rio were within the "specified time frame".
"We are on track, whether it be for infrastructure or sports facilities," Nuzman was quoted as saying by Xinhua.
During the event FIESP announced the creation of a working committee to discuss business opportunities that can be of mutual benefit to local companies and Games organisers.
Despite Nuzman's assurances, FIESP vice-president Jose Carlos de Oliveira Lima said he was concerned at the slow pace of preparations.
"The infrastructure works for 2016 are already behind schedule," Oliveira said. "The areas of hotels, transport and airports are worrying. The later we leave these works, the more costly they will become." (IANS)
Milan, May 25 : Italian club Inter Milan announced that Walter Mazzarri has been appointed to replace Andrea Stramaccioni as head coach of the football team. 
London, May 25 : The winner of the Europa League will automatically qualify for a place in the lucrative Champions League from 2015, European football governing body, UEFA announced. 
Kolkata, May 25 : Chennai Super Kings (CSK) said Saturday its players and support staff have no knowledge of betting and spot fixing and were distressed by the allegations and news reports concerning the franchise and the Indian Premier League (IPL). 
Kolkata, May 25 : Mumbai Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar who has been nursing a wrist and hand injury is unlikely to play the Indian Premier League final against Chennai Super Kings at the Eden Gardens Sunday. 
Mumbai, May 15 : India's only motorcycle Grand Prix team resumes battle in France this weekend with high hopes of strong results after a top-10 start for the all-new Mahindra Grand Prix machine. 
Dijon-Prenois (France), May 13 : Indian racing driver Sailesh Bolisetti's second weekend of his 2013 Euro Race Car campaign ended on a disappointing note as he finished 18th and 17th in the two races here.