Work continues on the Olympic Beach Volleyball Arena in preparation for the 2016 Summer Olympic Games

Aerial view of favela neighborhoods surrounding the Olympic venues

Aerial view of Copacabana Beach as the countdown continues

Organisers have been criticised this week for wok on the athlete village not yet being complete

Aerial view of the Christ the Redeemer statue

The Olympic Tennis Centre from the skies

There have been plumbing issues among other things in the Australia athlete accommodation

View of the Sambodromo, the Olympic archery venue

Preparation continues at Marina da Gloria, site of the Olympic sailing venue

General view of the Olympic Park