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The Latest: Rio organizers expect games to be sold out

LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — The Latest on the IOC executive board meetings (all times local):

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5:40 p.m.

Brazilian organizers say ticket sales for the Rio de Janeiro Olympics are picking up and they expect the games to be sold out.

Rio officials told the IOC executive board they've sold 67 percent of Olympic tickets, or 4 million out of the 6 million available.

Rio spokesman Mario Andrada says "at this rhythm we are totally confident we will have a sold-out games."

He says sales have increased after organizers held special days to offer packages of high-demand tickets, including for swimming and basketball.