14:50POLICE INTERCEPTED MARATHON PROTESTERSAnti-government protesters carrying placards twice attempted to disrupt the women’s marathon, but were foiled by police, according to Globo. Gold medal winner Jemima Sumgong saw them approach but said she was reassured that security guards held them back. More peaceful demonstrations were apparent at several other points along the route where people carried banners reading “Fora Temer” (Interim president Michel Temer out!) Brazil is assured of a medal in women’s beach volleyball after two doubles teams made it into the semi-finals, which take place on Tuesday. After the strong performance at the weekend against Colombia, Neymar is once again in favour, prompting revised memes about fan fickleness.

Source: The Guardian August 15, 2016 05:46 UTC