Analysis of the performance of the Russian Federation athletes at the games of the XXXI Olympiad in Rio-de-Janeiro in 2016

The present study reveals the actual questions, related to the main aspects and the results of the team's performances of the Russian Federation at the Games of the XXXI Olympiad in Rio-de-Janeiro. The unique features of the Rio 2016 Games, which are the first held Games in South America, are considered: more than 11000 athletes from 206 countries, geographical expansion of the international olympic movement, high sports results, the balance of power and the change of leaders, strengthening of doping procedures and others. The article describes the results of the Russian athletes at the Games of the XXXI Olympiad in Rio-de-Janeiro in 2016, the statistical and analytical data of the performance results of the Russian team at Rio 2016 Games are presented, as well as its preparation conditions and participation in the olympic competitions in various sports. As the study result is dedicated to the analysis of the performances of the Russian Federation teams at Rio 2016 Games, the table, which contains detailed information on the subject of this article, including the number of medals, won by the Russian olympic team, considering sport disciplines and exercises, pointing of the award dignities and the winners' names at the Games of the XXXI Olympiad in Rio-de-Janeiro in 2016 was developed. The study results are recommended as a supplement to the optional subjects and courses of the historical and sports orientation, which are widely used in physical education and sport educational institutions within the implementation of the innovative educational standards in the Russian Federation.