The programme lays on educational and vocational courses for over 10,000 local people. The Olympic village itself offers one of the most comprehensive ranges of athletic, educational and professional activities in the city. Indeed, the community that benefits most from the programme currently boasts the lowest crime rate, best school and the highest sport activity attendance rate of any community in Rio.
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