Istanbul Uses Economy, Youth in Push for Olympic Games
By Danielle Rossingh - Feb 26, 2013 7:01 PM ET
Istanbul, which failed in four previous attempts to stage the Olympics, is counting on its fast-growing economy and young population to land the 2020 Games.
The city, which bid to host the 2000, 2004, 2008 and 2012 Olympics, is competing with Madrid and Tokyo to organize the world’s biggest sports event. The International Olympic Committee will select the host city in Buenos Aires in September.
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