POSTED: 2012-02-14 10:02:14
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LAURA WALDEN / Sports Features Communications
TAMPA: Following the decision today by the Italian government not to give the guarantees to back the campaign, the Rome 2020 bid has issued the following official declaration:
IOC vice-president and chairman of the Rome 2020 bid, Mario Pescante, said, “It is with a heavy heart that today, we are forced to withdraw our candidacy for the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games campaign.
Rome was the first city to announce its candidacy for 2020, and we did so with a sincere belief that once again, Rome could be a unique turning point for the Olympic Movement, just as we were for the 1960 Olympic Games.
But life, as in sport, is often determined by events beyond one’s control so we must responsibly accept the decision of our government and refocus our energies on the broader goals of Italy itself.”
Ernesto Albanese, Managing Director, Rome 2020, said, “A very talented team of professionals has been hard at work these past few months, and we are proud of the work they have accomplished.
We will remain forever grateful to the Olympic Movement for this opportunity and we wish all five remaining Applicant Cities much luck and success as they chase their own Olympic dreams.
We would like to thank the Italian Olympic Committee (CONI), its leaders and staff as well as the City of Rome and Mayor Alemanno for their extraordinary support and dedication to this project”
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