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The biggest concern for Brazil and the International Olympic Committee has been the incompletion of some of the venues for the Games. Currently, with just one month to go for the Games, still there are a few minor and major problems which the builders are facing.
In April, a part of a seaside bike path which was constructed for the Games was washed down by a strong sea wave where two people died. Ever since that accident, there have been several countries who have been voicing their concerns on the matter of infrastructure which is put in place for the event.
The Brazilian government had promised its people for a much developed and advanced version of Rio when they started construction for the 2014 FIFA World Cup and Rio 2016 Games. But to the disappointment of these people, the construction has not been up to the required quality.
The Favelas were also promised that their living conditions will be improved, but instead the government has relocated them to other suburb areas of Rio. The city that is always ready for a party might not host a party this time around with the residents having to face trouble on the road (in the form of traffic) and at their homes (with the relocation).
Although IOC President, Thomas Bach, has said that he is very confident that it will be an excellent Games, it is hard to believe that Rio and its people will be happy with the price they have paid for hosting the Olympic Games.
