Rio 2016 will be known for its heroes and villains, who have both left lasting impressions on the city and its people.

The country, in the middle of an economic turmoil and deeply divided politically, has some reason to smile finally. But will the smiles stay?

In the past 15 days, Brazil fell in love with its women’s football team.

Since the Games started on August 5, at least 14 persons have died in shootouts between so-called gang members and police and soldiers deployed in the city. That is almost one death per day.

With just two more days to go before the Games come to an end, it has definitely produced a bunch of villains who will live in infamy for a long time. Topping the charts of this dubious list is the American swimmer Ryan Lochte.

Like FIFA, the International Olympic Committee too is run like a private club, with little accountability to anyone.

Like us Indians, the Brazilians too can be very touchy about their food.

Though this Olympics features 44 LGBT athletes, a new record, they continue to face extra challenges.

On Saturday, it was widely reported in the local media that Ryan Lochte, a 12-time Olympic medallist, and three other American swimmers were robbed at gunpoint.

The Brazilian crowd has been upset with the US team as several American athletes dropped out of the Olympics because of “concerns over the virus”.