© Provided by Deutsche Welle the Olympic village in Rio de Janeiro
The Australian team refused to move into the Olympic village in Rio de Janeiro, which opened on Sunday,
July 24. The head of the Australian delegation, kitty Chiller has detected a number of weaknesses – problems with sewage, leaking pipes, dirt, unlit stairs, and many others.
In her opinion, the Olympic village in Rio is unsafe and not ready.
“Given the large number of problems, including supply of gas, electricity and heating, I made the decision that no member of the Australian team yet not moving into available space,” said Chiller.
As reported by the Brazilian media, with the same complaints addressed, and the delegation of New Zealand and the UK. Monday, July 25, the first representatives of the German national team paddlers on canoes and divers – will have to check in to the Vila dos Atletas (athletes Village”).
On Sunday the Olympic village in Rio de Janeiro has officially opened its doors. On the territory of 200 square kilometers built 31 building. In 3604 apartments-apartments in the next four weeks should accommodate nearly 18,000 athletes and team members.
The number of staff is 13 000 people.
In the Olympic village is a large dining area can accommodate up to 5,000 people, equipped with the most modern equipment sports hall, a clinic, a relaxation area, beauty salon, multi-faith centre and seven laundries.
It is located in the West of the Brazilian metropolis, a mile from the Olympic Park, which will host most of the competition.
After the Olympics, all the buildings and apartments sell out to wealthy citizens in Brazil.
