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International Cycling Union president expresses concern over Rio 2016 Olympics venues

International Cycling Union president Brian Cookson tells Around the Rings 'time is running out' to finish the velodrome on time.

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The president of cycling’s world governing body remains “very, very concerned” that the velodrome under construction for the Rio Olympics will not be completed by the opening in August.

In an interview, Brian Cookson said that most of the cycling venues are ready, including the BMX and mountain bike courses. But the $43 million centerpiece facility has already missed several deadlines, forcing the cancellation of a test event at the velodrome scheduled for March.

Cookson said there may not be time for a proper test prior to the start of the Olympics, “and that’s very, very worrying.” There was discussion of a training event in late June that may also be called off.

The 5,000-seat arena is located in the main Olympic Park.

First uploaded on: 26-05-2016 at 11:51 IST
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