Organisers of the Rio Olympics are facing economic and technology pressure points just 10 months before the 2016 Games, Australia's Olympic veteran Kevan Gosper says.
But Gosper, a former International Olympic Committee (IOC) vice-president, says Rio can overcome such troubles and deliver an outstanding Olympics.
Gosper says he's bullish about Rio's ability to host the Olympics, shrugging off concerns about sluggish venue construction and transport infrastructure.
"I think the people of Brazil will rise to the occasion," Gosper told AAP on Monday.
"Despite the fact they have been under economic pressure, like many countries in the world, they will deliver."
Gosper, at a Rio 2016 World Press Briefing in his role as chairman of the IOC's media committee, said accommodation and technology issues need addressing.
"There are some pressure points like accommodation, there is not unlimited accommodation," he said.
"And I think there are certain operational issues which still require attention.
"There are some elements perhaps with technology which are very important. The use of telephones, the internet and so on, that has got to be spot on.
"And of course that comes under a lot of pressure at Games time and I know they (organisers) are alert to this - and it will take money."
Gosper believed Olympic venues and associated transport infrastructure would be delivered on time.
"The venue preparation and where they are is outstanding," he said.
"I believe the city needed, and the city believed this, a lot of infrastructure improvement.
"And people can see it happening and they are going to be left with an outstanding legacy.
"It's an emerging country with a huge amount of promise.
"But most emerging countries have taken quite a substantial hit since (the global financial crisis in) 2008, especially where their economy relies so heavily on resources - Australia is a good example but we're not putting on an Olympic Games.
"But by and large I think they will come through this and put on a great Games."
