Now that Rio de Janeiro has been chosen for the 2016 Olympics, it’s time to start thinking about ways to set the games apart next time around.
London still gets a go-round, but that doesn’t mean that Rio can’t start thinking ahead for the 2016 Olympics innovations they can dazzle the world with.
For example, how about including video game competitions? The Wii could make virtual competitions as entertaining as the real ones. Or, if virtual isn’t your thing, there are plenty of choices for animal competitions (check out the guinea pig olympics). Here are some of the most interesting ideas to help the 2016 Olympics make history.
15 Odd Olympic Games
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Guinea Pig Olympics
Olympic Photoshop Magic
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Animal Olympics
China Games Spark Outrage
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Olympic Video Games
Sega Beijing 2008 Olympics
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Star Wars Lego Olympics
The Imperial Sportstroopers
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2008 Beijing Olympics Online
How to Watch the Olympics on the Web (Illegally?)
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Macho Olympics
Russian President Vladimir's Neverending Quest to Assert His Manhood
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Animal Olympics
Wild Worth1000 Olympic Photoshopping
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Texting Olympics
LG Canadian Texting Championship
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Bilateral Amputee Banned From Olympics (Follow-up)
No Cheetah Blades in Beijing
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Unusual Rural Olympics
Crowds Converge in Indian Village to Enjoy Spectator Sports
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Unemployment Olympics
Jobless Gather to Blow off Steam in Laid Off Games in NYC
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Bizarre National Competitions
The Peasant Olympics
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Video Game Olympics
The Digital Games China 2008
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Recession-Era Celebrations
The Unemployment Olympics Will Take Over Tompkins Square Park
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Robot Olympics
The RoboGames 2008
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Playful Public Seating Designs
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Science-Backed Literacy Games
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Competitive Live Games
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Metallic Collaborative Football Boots
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Wool-Centric Contemporary Exhibitions
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Game-Themed Soft Drinks
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Interactive Connecting Word Games
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Intelligent Portable Board Games
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AI Party Planners
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Team Shooter Superhero Games
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Empowering Fashion Films
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Shapeshifting Game Controllers
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Nostalgic Motion Games
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Footballer-Backed Global Campaigns
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London-Inspired Sporty Campaigns
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Gamified Youth-Focused News Apps
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Bright Celebratory Olympic Posters
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Cutting-Edge Design Programming
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Cookie-Twisting Commercials
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Gen Z Sports Apps
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AI-Powered Sports Commentators
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Exciting Culinary Competitions
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eSports-Ready Hotel Suites
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Global Sports Game Mascots
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Branded Gaming Events
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Cafe-Based Watch Parties
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Boldly Patterned Skate Sneakers
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Retailer Football Food Ranges
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Series-Inspired Chess Games
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Athlete-Backed Game Consoles
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Hyper-Local Gym Ads
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Feature-Rich Retro Gamer Consoles
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Compact Dexterity Games
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Virtual Game Tourism Campaigns
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Ice Cream-Themed Esports Events
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Alcohol Sporting Partnerships
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Gen Z Basketball Campaigns
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Inclusive Gaming Initiatives
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Advanced Wheelchair Treadmills
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Video Game-Inspired Outdoor Play
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Active Entertainment Systems
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Ukranian Multi-Sports Venue Concepts
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Collaborative Sporty Football Kits
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Luxe Skiwear Metaverse Games
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Customizable AI News Feeds
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Sports Event Virtual-Reality Apps
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Sports Medal-Protecting Opulent Trunks
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Animated Game-Inspired Buildings
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AI Football Games
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