28 different sports Sports in Rio 2016 The following are the 28 sports scheduled for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. Golf and rugby union were new additions to the lineup. Golf - Opened as one of the original 10 Olympic disciplines at Athens 2004, this is the first time it has been held on Brazilian soil. Brazil won the gold medal tally with 13 events up for competition. France is second with 10 medals. Rugby union - This is the first time this sport has been included in an Olympic program. Brazil is one of the top five nations in the world at this time and will be looking to continue its success at the tournament. The country's rugby union team has qualified for four consecutive Olympics, most recently in 2012 in London. Basketball - This is the third time basketball has been included in an Olympic program. Brazil has never won a gold medal but does have three bronze medals to its name. The country's national team was eliminated in the quarterfinals of the 2014 World Cup hosted by Spain. Volleyball - This is the second time volleyball has been included in an Olympic program. Brazil has never won a gold medal but does have two silver medals to its name from Barcelona 1992.