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TicketingFrom the cacophony of noise produced by passionate fans in iconic venues such as the Maracanã, the Maracanãzinho and the Copacabana Beach Volleyball Arena, to the huge crowds of people who gathered in the Olympic Park each day, the Olympic Games Rio 2016 never failed to deliver the carnival atmosphere that the Brazilian city is famed for.The Rio 2016 Ticketing Programme was designed to allow as many people as possible to enjoy the Olympic Games experience, with more than half of the tickets available for R$70 (about USD 22) or less, and the cheapest tickets costing just R$40 (about USD 13). A number of reduced price tickets were also available to senior citizens, students and people with a disability or reduced mobility.In total, the Rio 2016 Organising Committee sold 6.2 million tickets for the Games, raising R$1.235 billion (USD 390m) for the Rio 2016 operating budget and highlighting the desire of Olympic fans to watch the world’s greatest athletes in person.“The Brazil crowd has been great. The energy they brought was just ridiculous. I want to thank them for that.”Usain Bolt, Jamaica, nine-time Olympic gold medallist“With the joy of life of the Brazilians, they turned this into a great party for everybody.” Thomas Bach, IOC President6.2 MillionTickets soldR$1.235BN(USD 390m) in revenue100,000Tickets sold in less than four hours on 21 JulyTICKETING & THE SPECTATOR EXPERIENCE101