Brazil prosecutors probe Olympic velodrome, equestrian contracts

Brazilian prosecutors said on Thursday they were investigating the process by which companies were selected to complete work on the Rio de Janeiro Olympic velodrome and equestrian venues. State prosecutors in Rio de Janeiro said in an emailed statement the probe was sparked by press reports that private construction companies Zadar and Engetecnica were contracted without a public bidding process. Zadar and Engetecnica could not immediately be reached for comment.