Tokyo Has Been Eliminated From 2016 Olympic Bid
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After the second round of voting in Copenhagen, IOC President Jacques Rogge has announced that Tokyo has been eliminated from the 2016 Olympic bid. A third round of voting will occur shortly between Rio and Madrid. 97 votes were cast and 1 abstained.
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2016 Olympic Bid News Summary
| Bid Status: | Rio won bid |
| Bid Date: | October 2, 2009 |
| Bid Location: | IOC Congress in Copenhagen Denmark |
| Description: | Chicago, Madrid, Rio de Janeiro and Tokyo have been selected to the shortlist and will compete to host the 2016 Olympic Games. Baku, Doha and Prague were eliminated June 5, 2008. |
| Bid Book: | Link To Bid Book |
| Web Site: | http://2009olympiccongress.com |
