(ANSA) Rome, May 22 - Italy is a "strong candidate" to
play host to the 2024 Olympic games in Rome, International
Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach told Italian President
Sergio Mattarella Friday.
"Italy's candidature is strong because of its history, both
that of the country and its sporting history," Bach said on
arrival at a meeting of the Committee promoting Rome's
candidature for the 2024 sporting extravaganza, which was
attended by the head of state.
"I wish you good luck for your candidature, I congratulate
you for your commitment, continue like that," Bach said.
Speaking after the projection of a video about the Olympic
games held at Rome in 1960, Bach said "I have many memories of
the 1960 Olympic Games because it was my first Olympic
experience".
"I remember (American gold medallist) Wilma Rudolph well
and her special Olympic path ... your candidature is very strong
both because of your history and because of your rich Olympic
history and also because you have so many representatives in the
organisation of international sport".
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