Fear of failure hinders future, Malagò

(ANSA) - Rome, September 28 - Italian Olympic Committee (CONI) chief Giovanni Malagò on Wednesday called for "courage" to face new challenges at a ceremony with Italian President Sergio Mattarella at the presidential Quirinale palace in Rome.
    "We have the courage" to confront "challenges with far-sightedness", hoping for "a future with five (Olympic) rings", Malagò said referring to Rome's bid to host the 2024 Olympic, which was nixed by Mayor Virginia Raggi last week.
    Such an aspiration, continued Malagò, "cannot be denied by prejudice" nor hindered by "the fear of failure".
    "Sport is a fantastic incentive" for development, the CONI chief also said.
    Raggi last Wednesday sank the bid citing the possibility of property speculation and the likelihood of adding to Rome's huge debt.