From the app store to the starting line: Getting ready for Rio
The latest Summer Olympic Games are just around the corner, with the official opening ceremony taking place on August 5. A huge $15.7 billion investment has been ploughed into Rio, encompassing refurbished stadiums, a brand new Olympic Village, new venues, roads and an infrastructure to serve the hundreds of thousands of expected guests. With more than 10,000 athletes from 206 nations set to compete in 28 different sports, it’s an exciting time for everybody involved, whether you’re a fan of sports or are more interested in the cultural and touristic opportunities presented by the event.
As such, now is firmly the time to get involved in the Olympics action. Whether you choose to do so by booking a flight to Rio de Janeiro or by enjoying the competition in the comfort of your own home, there’s something for everybody to enjoy. Apple’s famous adage of “there’s an app for that” rings especially true this month, with a whole host of offerings tailor-made to the Olympics enthusiast. That’s why we’ve decided to put together the ultimate list of all of the apps you’ll need to make the Olympics experience your own.
KEEP UP WITH THE ACTION!
If you want to load your iPhone and iPad full of the best apps for the Olympic Games, there is no better option with which to start than the Official Olympics App. Not only does this app help you to keep up to date with all of the action during upcoming games – providing schedules, live updates and photography – but it also offers flashbacks of recent Olympic moments from Sochi 2014, London 2012, Vancouver 2010 and Beijing 2008. It’s the perfect companion for any Olympics enthusiast who wants to reminisce and look back on everything the Games have offered.
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