Friday, October 2, 2009

BREAKING NEWS: King Juan Carlos in Copenhagen for Olympic Games Bid

King Juan Carlos I of Spain participated in the recent bid for Madrid to host the 2016 Summer Olympic Games a few moments ago. The International Olympic Committee is in Copenhagen to decide the fate of four cities after hearing their formal presentations of commitment and spirit to the Olympic Games ideal. After a short coffee break, the members of the IOC will cast their vote and officially name the host city of the 2016 Summer Olympic and Paralympics Games.

The final four candidate cities for the 2016 Summer Olympics and Paralympics are Madrid, Rio de Janeiro, Tokyo and Chicago.

Photo: REUTERS