The 9 Most Haunting Stadiums Built for the Olympics That Time Forgot

The Ghostly Venues of Rio's 2016 Games

The Rio 2016 Olympics were intended to showcase Brazil's vibrant culture and growing economy. Yet, just a few years later, many of the venues have been abandoned, succumbing to the elements and neglect. The Maracanã Stadium, once the heart of Brazilian football, now sits in disrepair, stripped of its seats and infrastructure. The Olympic Village, once home to thousands of athletes, is now a ghost town. This section examines the socio-economic factors that led to the rapid decline of Rio's Olympic infrastructure, highlighting the challenges faced by emerging economies in sustaining such large-scale investments.