Once the final firework is shot into the night sky and the last athlete crosses the stadium at the opening ceremonies of the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, the global event will finally be all about the sports—the reason the world is turning its attention to Brazil in the first place.
Even a quick look at the Olympic schedule should feel a little overwhelming, with sports of all different types packed into each day of the approximately two-week event.
Sorting out what to watch and when can be challenging, especially for those who are eager to check out sports that get little coverage outside of the Olympics.