Welcome!
In August 2016, Brazil will welcome the world to Rio de Janeiro for the XXXI Olympiad. Gathered together for an amazing 17 days of friendly sporting competition, will be more than 10,000 of the world’s most successful athletes of their generation – striving to realize their Olympic dreams.
The Olympic Games in Rio will allow us to truly celebrate the uniqueness of the Human Element and the spirit, courage, imagination and performance of the athletes and our collective human potential. This will be a place and a time in history when the world will come together peacefully with a shared vision for realizing the human dream for the betterment of all humanity. We cannot think of a better way for us to be inspired to develop a greater relationship and collaboration than gathering here, together.
Team Dow is honored to have the opportunity to host you in Rio, where we can celebrate our partnership, witness these amazing Olympian achievements and talk about the role that science plays in creating a better world for the future.
We look forward to sharing this Olympic journey with you!
Registration
Welcome to your registration gateway for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games
The Games are a unique opportunity to celebrate our relationship as we watch the world’s greatest athletes achieve their dreams. We will also find moments to reflect on how we can further human progress in our work together.
If you have not yet had an opportunity to finalize your registration or submit your biography, please visit our Olympic Games Management System (OMS) login page.
To ensure the privacy of your data, a smooth journey, and to reduce any potential errors, we request that you input and verify all of your registration details directly into the OMS. You may access the OMS using your username and password provided in our recent email.
You may return to the OMS to complete certain fields once you have obtained additional information like flight information, passport expiration date, etc.
The Olympic Games
History
The Olympic Games is the world’s greatest celebration of peace and friendly competition. It’s where the nations of the world come together to live of the best and extend the reach of human possibility.
The Olympic Games originated in ancient Greece and are believed to have begun approximately 3,000 years ago. The Olympic Games were revived in 1896 with the first modern Olympics in Athens, featuring 280 participants from 13 nations, competing in 43 events. This was largely thanks to the efforts of Baron Pierre de Coubertin (1863–1937) of France, a historian and educator who dedicated his life to the promotion of physical education. The young baron became inspired by the idea of creating a modern Olympic Games after visiting the ancient Olympic site.
Since 1994, the Summer and Winter Olympic Games have been held separately and have alternated every two years.
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Olympic Sports
At the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro 42 sports will be contested across 32 venues, in four regions of the city: Deodoro, Maracana, Barra and Copacabana.
To find out more about the sports at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, please select the link below:
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Rio de Janeiro
Rio really does live up to its name of Marvelous City. Combining spectacular scenery, iconic monuments and a carefree way of life, Rio de Janeiro is one of the world’s most fascinating and vibrant cities. In the City where the rainforest meets the sea, Rio’s native people, the Cariocas are famous for their warm welcome and positive attitude to life.
The natural beauty of Rio is breathtaking – from its famous white beaches, including Copacabana, Ipanema, Barra and Leblon, to its stunning peaks such as Sugarloaf Mountain. Rio’s landmarks are known across the globe – not least the giant statue of Christ the Redeemer, named one of the new seven wonders of the world.
Perhaps it is the exuberance of the surrounding landscape that has inspired the passion and creativity of the people of Rio. Through their diverse culture – embracing carnival, samba, bossa nova – people here express their love of life with a zest that is as inspiring as it is effervescent.
Rio is Brazil’s most popular tourist attraction and cultural center. Its architecture embraces churches and buildings that date back to the 16th century, as well as masterpieces by leading architects of the 20th and 21st century. A thriving modern city and travel destination, Rio boasts many world – class hotels and restaurants.
The Rio 2016 Olympic Games will be the first time the world’s most important athletic event has been held on South American soil. The city has been a rich ground for sport since times long past, and Rio 2016 promises to be an astonishing and unforgettable experience, showcasing the best that Rio de Janeiro has to offer.
Here, in extraordinary surroundings, human achievement and the potential of both sport and science will be celebrated.
Over the course of our Olympic Journey together we'll bring you inspiring stories of courageous people – athletes, scientists, leaders – who in achieving their dreams have made the world a better place.
In 208 countries around the world, athletes are preparing to realize their Olympic dream. In preparation for our Olympic Journey let us share with you a story of how it felt for a recent Olympic Hero to fulfil her dream and, in doing so, change her world ...
Cathy Freeman
400m Olympic Gold Medal, Sydney 2000 Olympic Games
"I remember in my warm up saying do what I know, four very simple words, do what I know! I had waited for so long and dreamt so much for this moment.
I didn’t hear a thing, as I was taking in huge, great, deep breaths, it helps to dissolve stress and then all of a sudden you feel like you are left all
alone …
I was coming 4th into the home straight, I was resting on my laurels, I was waiting for the last 100 metres to kick home. I didn’t hear … I felt people. My bones are still rattling, the vibes in the air that night were just phenomenal, they basically elevated me off the ground. That’s the sensation I was getting, as if I was getting swept up …
Then I was taken up in this huge wave of emotion, I didn’t know exactly what had just happened. I achieved something I waited so long for".
On the 25th September 2000 Cathy Freeman won the Olympic Gold medal in the 400m Race, The face of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games Cathy, had already had the honour of lighting the Olympic Cauldron.
Under enormous psychological pressure, she carried the hopes and dreams of all of Australia and particularly Aboriginal Australia on her back that night. She had been the first Aboriginal athlete to ever win an individual medal with a Silver medal at the 1996 Olympic Games.
On that September night she achieved something for the whole nation, a country in the midst of reconciliation and became a national hero for all her people. As sport often does, it had made a very complex issue feel very simple.
Since 2010, Dow has been the Official Chemistry Company of the Olympic Games and is the Official Carbon Partner of Rio 2016, providing innovative and tailor-made solutions to help host cities of the Olympic Games achieve a long-lasting sustainability legacy. The Human Element is at the forefront of realizing our dreams and inspiring hope for a better future. This is just one of those stories.
Julio Natalense
Technology & Sustainability Leader, Dow Brazil
“When Rio de Janeiro was selected to host the Olympic Games in October 2009, I was energized as an Olympic fan and a proud Brazilian. I knew that people around the world would not only experience the country I love but this would also help accelerate the changes and new infrastructure which were already beginning in Brazil. I wanted to be at the heart of movement.
Seven years later, I am so proud to have led the team bringing Dow’s technologies, expertise and knowledge in sustainability to the Games, and providing a lasting legacy to my country.
Collaborating with our customers, we have delivered dozens of tailor-made technologies for the Games, from performance solutions in the Athletes' Village in Barra to an innovative synthetic turf system for field hockey competition. And the world will be able to watch the amazing performance of the athletes on a live feed all secured by our wire and cable solutions and so much more … I cannot wait for Rio 2016 to begin.”
Jesse Owens and Luz Long
Olympic Gold medalist and Olympic Silver medalist, Berlin 1936 Long Jump
“My heart is telling me that this is perhaps the last letter of my life. If that is so, I beg one thing from you. When the war is over, please go to Germany, find my son and tell him about his father.
Tell him about the times when war did not separate us and tell him that things can be different between men in this world.
Your Brother, Luz”
At the Berlin 1936 Olympic Games, during a time of terrible unrest and ideological differences in the world, two young men created a lifelong friendship through their quest for the Gold medal at the Olympic Games.
Inspired by each other, their competition was fierce but friendly, from different backgrounds, races and nations they supported each other in achieving their personal bests, bound together through a love of sport and became Olympic legends.
In 1951, Jesse Owens kept his promise, fulfilling Luz’s dream and found his son in Germany. He shared with him the hopes of his father for a better world.
The people of Rio are working around the clock to prepare to host the world for the Olympic Games. A key protagonist in this complex delivery, with huge ambition for his people, is the Mayor of Rio. Let us share his dream ...
Eduardo Paes
Mayor of Rio de Janeiro
"To win the Olympic bid against some of the world’s most powerful cities was a very hard challenge. We really showed that “yes we can”.
This is a turning point, an opportunity to reinvent the city. We are literally making a miracle happen here. There is a Rio that people know – beaches, parties, relaxation and informality – but we also want to show that we have a great and creative economy".
The 2016 Olympics provides us with a unique opportunity to drive our sustainability agenda while making lasting changes for the city and its citizens. The Rio we are delivering in 2016 is a better Rio. It is a more integrated city, a more just city, a city in which people seem to me more integrated socially.
On 12th August 2012, Eduardo Paes received the Olympic Flag from the Mayor of London, Boris Johnson. The first ever South American City to host the Games, since that moment the Mayor has steered one of the largest reconstruction projects ever to take place in the world and delivered a successful Rio portion of the FIFA World Cup 2014.
His priority is to develop the port area, open up transport connections and infrastructure to the west of the City, the site of the Olympic Park and significant housing developments and deliver Games venues which can be transported to other Cities to improve sporting facilities for the nation.
FAQ
Please find below responses to frequently asked questions as you prepare for your journey to Rio.
Registration
If you have not yet had an opportunity to finalize your registration, please visit our Dow guest website to take the next step on our Olympic journey.
For security purposes we issue unique ID passed for all our guests upon arrival. Therefore all guests are required to submit a photo and biography within the registration system OMS.
Air Travel
Air travel to Rio is in high demand. Please book your flights as soon as possible and populate your flight details in OMS.
Plan to arrive in Rio no later than 2:00 p.m. / 14:00 on your day of arrival. Following your arrival, a special welcome event is in store to inspire our time together.
Packing
Clothing and Footwear – Rio de Janeiro is generally a laid-back and informal city, so we advise that you plan for casual clothing on your trip. While August is one of Rio’s cooler months, temperatures do often reach 78°F/ 26°C. Plan to bring some warmer clothing for the evenings. Given the nature of some of the sporting venues, significant walking may be involved. Therefore pack comfortable walking shoes for the day. For the Welcome Dinner on the first night of your stay the dress code is business or cocktail attire (tie not required).
In addition, we recommend leaving expensive jewelry at home.
Personal Electronic Devices – In Brazil, electricity comes in both 220V and 110V. Power plug adaptors to suit N sockets are required for electrical appliances.
Safety, Security and Health
While we fully believe everyone will have a wonderful experience in Rio for the Olympic Games, safety, security and health for all staff and guests is paramount.
It is recommended that you contact your primary care physician for assistance with any required and recommended immunizations and other health advice. We will have dedicated medical professionals on hand with us in Rio, should you have any concerns during your trip. For public health advice from the World Health Organization (WHO) regarding the Olympic Games and Zika virus, click here.
For security purposes, all of our guests will be issued a unique ID pass on arrival in Rio. In addition, we will have dedicated security personnel and a 24-hours a day security command center, so you can enjoy your trip to the fullest!
Visa and Passport
Passports are required to enter Brazil. Please, ensure that your passport is valid for at least six months after your entry into Brazil.
Passport holders from South American and certain European countries, among others, do not require a tourist visa for Brazil. Because of the Games, those from the United States, Canada, Australia and Japan are also exempt for stays between June 1 and September 18.
For additional details on visa requirements, learn about the general rules or contact one of Brazil’s global embassies or consulates.
Credit Cards and Currency
The Brazilian currency is the Real. The official exchange rate between the Real and US Dollar (as of June 2016) is approximately 1 USD = 3.70 BRL. For the latest exchange rate, click here.
Popular international credit and debit cards, such as VISA, MasterCard, Cirrus and Maestro are widely accepted. Please note that VISA is the only credit card accepted in Olympic venues and official merchandise stores.
Language
Portuguese is the National Language and learning some key words and greetings goes a long way.
• Olá is the equivalent of “Hello” – brief and to the
point
• Bom dia, Boa tarde, Boa noite or "Good
morning, afternoon and night" – is a little more formal
• Brazilians are physically expressive and convey
emotional information through touch. Touching is equated with friendship Gand a show of concern
• Women tend to touch more than men and greet
others with air kisses, starting from the left and
alternating on cheeks
• Men shake hands when greeting one another,
while maintaining steady eye contact
• Hugging and backslapping are common
greetings among Brazilian friends
• The "thumbs-up" sign is used to show approval
Additional Information
A pre-departure packet will be delivered to all guests in the weeks leading up to your departure to Rio. This will include arrival, as well as hotel and program information.
In the meantime, should you have any questions about your trip or the registration process, please contact: Kelley Cone, The Dow Chemical Company, Midland, USA at +1 989 638 2663 or KSCone@dow.com.
Contact
If at any time you have a question about your trip, please get in contact with Kelley Cone, The Dow Chemical Company, Midland, Michigan at +1 989-638-2663 or KSCone@dow.com