LAUSANNE
Turkish Deputy Prime Minister on Wednesday said, Turkey had made a successful technical presentation Wednesday on Istanbul's bid to host the 2020 Summer Olympic Games at "2020 Candidate Cities Briefing" in Lausanne, Switzerland.
"The technical presentation was very good in general. My impression is that International Olympics Committee (IOC) members were pleased by our presentation," Babacan told reporters after the presentation to the Olympic committee members.
Babacan declined to comment on issues discussed during the presentation citing their confidentiality.
"Sportsmen and sportswomen alongside our technical delegation accompanied us. I believe we are well prepared to host the 2020 Olympics."
Babacan also stated the Turkish delegation emphasized at every opportunity during Wednesday's meeting that Turkey had successfully hosted many events including the Mediterranean Games.
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