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Zika, security concerns overblown says Rio Olympics boss

Clip: 6/29/2016 | 6m 41s

The Olympic games open in less than six weeks away and organizers insist that Rio is ready

The Olympic games open in less than six weeks away and organizers insist that Rio is ready. The venues will be completed and concerns over Zika and security are overblown they say even as more high-profile athletes say they’re not going. John Yang talks to Sidney Levy, CEO of the Rio 2016 Committee?.

06/29/2016 | Rating NR

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