Rio 2016Rowing Guide for the GamesRowing 101The Team#DiscoverYour GoldClubs: Ready for RioPast GamesTokyo 2020 and beyond Rio 2016 Throughout August and September, Rio de Janeirio, Brazil, will play host to the world’s greatest sporting event; the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Our GB rowers will battle it out in the shadow of the Christ the Redeemer statue to be crowned Olympic or Paralympic champion. In this dedicated section of our website you can find out about the team rowing in Rio, what’s to come at Rio 2016, facts from Olympics and Paralympics goneby, rowing lingo, and much more! We hope you enjoy finding out about rowing at Rio 2016 but if you have a question tweet us @BritishRowing or send us a Facebook message. Key Dates What?When?Paralympic Games Opening CeremonyWednesday, 7 SeptemberParalympic Rowing RegattaFriday 9 – Sunday, 11 SeptemberParalympic Rowing Regatta FinalsSunday, 11 September*Paralympic Games Closing CeremonySunday, 18 SeptemberWhat?: Paralympic Games Opening Ceremony When?: Wednesday, 7 September What?: Paralympic Rowing Regatta When?: Friday 9 – Sunday, 11 September What?: Paralympic Rowing Regatta Finals When?: Sunday, 11 September* What?: Paralympic Games Closing Ceremony When?: Sunday, 18 September *Subject to change.