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MARACANÌIn the north of Rio, the Maracan‹ zone will stage BrazilÕs two most popular sports Ð football and volleyball Ð as well as athletics, archery and the Opening and Closing CeremoniesMARACANÃ STADIUMOriginally constructed for the 1950 FIFA World Cup, the Maracan‹ is one of the most famous sporting venues in the world. The stadium will stage the Opening and Closing Ceremonies, plus the finals of the menÕs and womenÕs football tournaments. MARACANÃZINHOThe Maracan‹zinho, known as ÒLittle Maracan‹Ó, opened in 1954 alongside its iconic neighbour. The indoor arena is the traditional home of volleyball in Brazil, and has hosted several elite international competitions, including the 1990 OLYMPIC STADIUMThe Olympic Stadium, known locally as the ÒEngenh‹oÓ, will stage the athletics track and field events, as well as group-phase Olympic football matches. The synthetic, royal-blue running track has been built with nanotechnology techniques and specifically designed with the host cityÕs hot and humid conditions in mind.SAMBÓDROMOSamb—dromo is the legendary home of Rio de JaneiroÕs biggest Carnival parade and, following extensive renovation, it will provide the setting for the start and finish of both marathons, as well as the archery events. Viewing structures on both sides of the famous Marqu•s de Sapuca’ avenue will maximise visibility for spectators.menÕs world championship and the FIVB World League finals in 1995 and 2008. BelowThe Maracan‹ sits next to the Maracan‹zinho in the north of RioThe Olympic football tournaments will be hosted throughout Brazil, with matches taking place in five other football-mad citiesAmaz™nia ArenaManausCapacity: 45,597ManŽ Garrincha Stadium Bras’liaCapacity: 76,000Fonte Nova ArenaSalvadorCapacity: 50,000Mineir‹oBelo HorizonteCapacity: 62,172Corinthians ArenaS‹o PauloCapacity: 45,519BEYOND RIOOLYMPIC REVIEW 514RIO 2016 VENUES GUIDE