Rio plays economy card in bidding for 2016 Olympics host
COPENHAGEN. October 2. KAZINFORM The Rio bid team played here on Friday economy and geography cards in final presentation in an attempt to win the right of hosting the 2016 Summer Olympic Games, Kazinform refers to Xinhua.
In a passionate speech, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula daSilva said to the members of the IOC voters that his country is experiencing a "magical moment" of economic development.
Silva, known as Lula, made a strong urge to the voters to choose Rio as the host of a Games.
He also stressed that Brazil and South America have never hosted an Olympic Games.
After praising the IOC for its contributions in modernizing the Olympic Games, introducing new sports and new technology, Lula said that "the opportunity is to expand the Olympic Games to new continents."
Officials of the Rio team detailed construction plans and public security plans of the Rio, assuring the voters that the fast developing economy and ensured safety would guarantee a successful Olympic Games.
Brazil has gone all out to win the right of hosting the 31st Olympic Games in 2016, mobilizing sports stars such football legend Pele, and famed sports officials, such as FIFA's Honorary President Joao Havelange.
The IOC 121st session will decide the host city of the 2016 Summer Olympic Games among Chicago, Tokyo, Rio de Janeiro and Madrid, Kazinform cites Xinhua. See www.chinaview.cn for full version.