Friday, February 5, 2016

Rome 2024 Olympic Games Bid Gets Italian Parliament Full Support

Rome2024_LogoAhead of the 2024 Olympic games bid, A statement has been released by Rome 2024 that says: "Today the Italian Parliament adopted, by a large majority, a clear and indisputable position on the candidature of Rome to the Olympic Games of 2024.

"It is a strong yes, an expression of the popular will, which blows away controversies and gives to the city and the country an important opportunity for economic redemption and the revival of international image."

The Italian capital's bid came up against repeated calls for a referendum on whether the city should proceed with a bid or not.

The Italian Parliament  voted in favor of and have given its full backing to Rome's bid to host the 2024 Olympic Games

"The Parliament’s vote, is an act of responsibility for the future of the country, that wants to seize major challenges and is confident of achieving  them with great effort and, above all, keeping in mind the new generations." the statement further stated

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