Madrid’s Mayor Alberto Ruiz-Gallardon told a press conference that Madrid would not decide if it will bid for the 2016 or 2020 Summer Olympic Games until the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announces the 2014 Winter Olympic Games short list on June 22. Jaca Spain is one of seven cities bidding for the 2014 Games.
Madrid is following the IOC’s advice not to announce an Olympic bid before that decision is made.
The Mayor said following the 2014 announcement there will be enough time to decide if it should bid for an Olympic Games.
Ruiz-Gallardon said that Madrid is supporting Jaca in its 2014 bid and Madrid not only has an obligation, but also respects Jaca’s 2014 Winter Olympic bid.
Meanwhile Jaca 2014 was pleased to hear the Mayor’s comments. Antonio Fernandez Arimany, manager of Jaca’s bid, said Ruiz-Gallardon “has always been very respectful…with out options”.
