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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Streaming Series Games
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Golden Olympics-Inspired Coffees
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Cinematic Video Game Spots
Droga5’s ‘Wake Up’ Campaign for Xbox Shows an Escape from the Everyday
Larger-Than-Life Sports Campaigns
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Global Runner-Inspired Campaigns
PUMA Introduced its 'Go Wild' Campaign
Vibrant Inclusive Playground Exhibitions
Wade and Leta Presents the Falling Into Place Exhibition
Gamified In-Airport Activations
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Wellness-Promoting Employee Initiatives
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Whimsical Uplifting Soda Campaigns
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Interactive Video Game-Themed Tours
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Fandom-Friendly Campaigns
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Multi-Sensory Beauty Gardens
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Score-Tracking Esports Applications
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Women-Specific Olympic Partnerships
Glossier Partners with Team USA for Women's Basketball
Interactive Sports Game Predictions
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Paralympic Athlete-Celebrating Cereals
Nestlé Cheerios is Launching the Bring the Cheer! Campaign
Soccer-Themed Fragrance Pop-Ups
Hugo Boss Presents an Immersive Activation in Brazil and Argentina
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Golden Olympic Burrito Promotions
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Runway Magazine Launches Re-Inventing the Runway
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The HÔTEL Onitsuka Tiger Arrives in Paris for the Olympics
Inclusive MOBA Tournament Series
The Equal Esports Cup Returns for a League of Legends Event
Streetside Challenge Billboards
Gymbox Start Line Encourages Passersby to Try a Short Dash
Empowering Female Athlete Campaigns
Dove and Sports Illustrated Partnered to Celebrate Athletes
Patriotic Olympic Cocktail Menus
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Paris Olympics Timepieces
Swatch Introduced its OLYMPIC GAMES PARIS 2024 Collection
Sports-Themed Board Games
MONOPOLY Panini Prizm Brings Basketball and Board Games Together
Interactive Outdoor Games
City Chase Combines Outdoor Exploration with Fun, Strategic Gameplay
Olympian-Backed Hair Brands
Simone Biles and K18 Have Partnered Together
Time-Keeper Olympics Pop-Ups
OMEGA will Present the 'OMEGA Paris 2024 Project' Across Japan
Informative Election Games
Roblox and the BBC Debut a New In-Game Experience Ahead of the Election
Striking Glass Canopy Designs
Heatherwick Studio is Redeveloping Olympia in London, United Kingdom
Youth Sports-Focused Initiatives
Gamechanger Launches the Stay & Play Champions Program
Race-Inspired Puzzle Collections
LEGO and Formula 1 Launch a New Build the Thrill Series
Multifunctional Game Sets
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Immersive Holiday Experiences
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Mass-Timber Office Buildings
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Olympic-Inspired Sportswear Collections
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Branded Pub Crawls
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Western European Esports Expansions
OG Esports Launches its First Mobile Team for Honor of Kings
Athlete-Centric Beauty Campaigns
Milani Cosmetics Partners with Female Athletes
Hospitality Olympic Partners
Accor Shares Its Plans for Its Partnership with the 2024 Olympics
Online Lifestyle-Inspired Street Festivals
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Interactive Streaming Stick Gameshows
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Sports-Inspired Digital Docuseries
Purina Pro Plan Partners with Michael Phelps & Others
International Women’s Day Events
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Fully Recycled Olympic Wear
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Inclusive Soccer Watch Parties
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Athlete Hair Campaigns
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Dynamic Immersive Play Museums
LEGO Group Presents the Superhero Studios Initiative in Paris
Immersive Gaming Activations
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Olympic-Inspired Dining Experiences
La Petite Maison Features a Uniquely Themed Olympic Ring Menu
Physical Activity-Promoting Initiatives
Cadillac Fairview Joins the Canadian Olympic Committee
Olympic-Themed Electric Motorbikes
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Sports-Themed Pet Products
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Virtual Learning Playgrounds
GlobeKin Offers Real-World Learning Experiences for Children
Racing Video Game-Inspired Blocks
LEGO Introduces the Dynamic Super Mario Kart Set
Collaborative Curated Party Guides
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Wrestling-Themed Game Collaborations
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Sports Car-Themed Arenas
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Athletic Wellness Activations
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Parametric Style Video Games
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Ball Game-Promoting Urban Initiatives
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Community Gaming Initiatives
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Interactive Choice Wheels
Pick The Wheel Gamifies Decision Making While Making it Engaging
Exclusivity-Challenging Golf Events
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Engaging 3D Games
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Glow-in-the-Dark Football Events
The Toyota Glow Up Classic Event Featured NFL Stars
Upgraded Adaptive Sports Components
Bridgestone Supports Athletes at the 2024 Paralympic Games
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