article_snippet: Next year's Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro could be a stinker...because of severe pollution in the city's filthy waterways.
article_snippet: It is estimated that around 60% of the city's sewage is untreated and dumped into the city's waterways which will flow into venues for sailing, rowing and distance swimming at the Olympics.
article_snippet: Polluted: Young boys play in the water of Guanabara Bay, where sailing will take place at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games .
article_snippet: Officials face a race against time to now have it cleaned up for the Olympic Games next year .
article_snippet: If you are sick during the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, it's game over.'
article_snippet: Olympics organisers have admitted that the quality of water is an ongoing concern, but have insisted it will be safe for the Games.
article_snippet: Mario Andrada, Rio 2016 director of communications, said recently: 'There is a huge problem with garbage.'
article_snippet: Mario Andrada, Rio 2016 director of communications said the state of the sailing venue remains a priority 'because the water is not fully clean, but the water will be safe for the Olympics'.
article_snippet: Rotting: Rio 2016 organisers have admitted the quality of the water is of ongoing concern and said: 'There is a huge problem with garbage'
article_snippet: Pollution is a major concern, but officials at the International Olympic Committee are confident the water will be suitable for the Games .