He said that Rio organizers had no plans to give away free tickets, even if some venues are not full. "This is a great deal for someone coming to Brazil," Rio ticket director Donovan Ferreti told The Associated Press on Tuesday. Ferreti said Rio has sold 4.4 million of the 6.1 million tickets available, or 72 percent. "You can see the price in reals, no extra fees, and you can buy directly on our website," Ferreti said. Rio Mayor Eduardo Paes promised after the 2014 World Cup to give away 1.2 million Olympic tickets to students and the poor.

Source: New Zealand Herald July 19, 2016 21:22 UTC