Thank you letters Rio 2016 Olympic Games - M. Souza
The letter thanks Marcelo Souza for his contributions to the successful Rio 2016 Olympic Games. It notes that the Olympic flame was extinguished after 16 days of thrilling competition witnessed around the world. The Games showcased Brazilians at their best and transformed Rio de Janeiro forever. Marcelo and his team's delivery of technology infrastructure, services, and operations were key to the success of the Games by overcoming obstacles and staging all competitions. The letter expresses gratitude for Marcelo's dedication and for the remarkable work of thousands of volunteers who provided a warm welcome. The Games were able to showcase sporting excellence and fans in the magnificent city of Rio de Janeiro through amazing television coverage.
Thank you letters Rio 2016 Olympic Games - M. Souza
- 1. Ch但teau de Vidy, 1007 Lausanne, Switzerland | Tel +41 21 621 6111 | Fax +41 21 621 6216 | www.olympic.org Mr Marcelo Souza Head of Technology Systems (TSY) Rio 2016 Organising Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games Rua Ulysses Guimar達es 2016 Cidade Nova Rio de Janeiro RJ 20211-225 Br辿sil Technology and Information Department Ref. - / By e-mail only Lausanne, 22 August 2016 Games of the XXXI Olympiad Rio 2016 Dear Marcelo, The Olympic flame was extinguished on 21 August with the spectacular Closing Ceremony of the Olympic Games Rio 2016, the first ever in South America. The worlds best athletes provided us with over 16 days of thrilling competition which the whole world witnessed. These Games have showcased Cariocas and Brazilians at their best. They have transformed the city and the life of the citizens forever. We have all taken part in something very unique and historic. Your direction and teamwork in the delivery of Games Technology infrastructure, services and operations were of key importance for the success of the Games. You overcame all obstacles and met the challenge of staging all the competitions. We would like to express our deepest gratitude for your continued contribution and dedication. The enthusiasm, passion and hard work of all the staff members and the thousands of volunteers were really remarkable. Visitors, athletes, spectators, media and the Olympic family alike were all highly impressed by the warm welcome they received. The world was also able to delight in the images of sporting excellence and countless cheering fans staged in the magnificent city landscape of Rio de Janeiro. The fair play demonstrated, through amazing record television coverage, enabled audiences to enjoy a very inspirational Olympic experience that touched the soul of every nation. We would like to thank you once again for your great involvement in the organisation of the XXXI Olympiad Rio 2016. These Games will long be remembered as one of those moments in which we all shared the same inspiration, enthusiasm and passion. Yours sincerely, Jean-Beno樽t Gauthier John Paul Giancarlo Director of Technology and Information Head of Olympic Games Technology and Energy