Istanbul To Bid Again - This Time For 2020 Summer Games
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Istanbul plans to bid for the 2020 Summer Olympic Games, hoping to make its fifth attempt pay off.
Istanbul's first failed Olympic bid was for the 2000 Games.
International Olympic Committee (IOC) Executive Board member Richard Carrion told Reuters during the IOC session in Durban that "Istanbul will bid".
So far only Rome has officially confirmed it is a candidate for the 2020 Games.
A decision on the host city for the 2020 Summer Olympic Games will be made in 2013.
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Future Summer Bids Summary
| Bid Status: | IOC waiting for applicant city interest |
| Bid Date: | Bid for the 2020 Olympic Games will be in 2013 |
| Bid Location: | Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| Description: | The bid for the 2020 Olympic Games |
| Bid Book: | Link To Bid Book |
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