ISTANBUL
Vice President of the International Olympics Committee (IOC) and Chairman of the Evaluation Commission, Craig Reedie said on Wednesday that they were touched by Istanbul's readiness and excitement to host the 2020 Summer Olympics and Paralympics.
Speaking at a press conference in Istanbul after completing talks and observations since March 24, Reedie said that they had a very busy schedule in Istanbul.
On behalf of the IOC, I would like to thank Istanbul's candidacy commission for their good preparation, Reedie underlined.
We have seen that the Turkish government closely supports Istanbul's bid to host the olympics, Reedie noted.
"We will prepare a report on the candidates for the 2020 Summer Olympics and Paralympics. The report will be shared with the public opinion and sent to IOC members. IOC members will cast votes based on the report," Reedie also said.
Crucial road map for us
On the other hand, Turkish Minister of Youth and Sports Suat Kilic emphasize that points IOC Evaluation Commission stressed implied a crucial road map for Turkey.
Kilic said that one of most important pluses Istanbul had as a candidate to host the 2020 Summer Olympics and Paralympics was the province's political and economic stability.
We have assured the Commission that problems seen elsewhere will not be a reason for worry in Istanbul, Kilic also said.
