Rome to Officially Bid For 2024 Olympic Games

Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi has confirmed that Rome will bid to host the 2024 Olympic Games.

Renzi (pictured) made the announcement today at an event in Rome which was also attended by the Italian Olympic Committee.

”The Italian government, together with CONI, is ready to do its part for a project that isn’t based on great infrastructures or big dreams but rather great people,” Renzi said according to the Associated Press.

”We will be at the vanguard for all the spending controls.”

“Our country too often seems hesitant,” Renzi added.

“It’s unacceptable not to try … or to renounce playing the game.”

“Italy has all it needs to face its problems. You can’t not dream.”

“The bid will obviously be centered on Rome. But it will also involve Florence, Naples and Sardinia. … We’re making this bid to win.”

The IOC will name the host city for the 2024 Games at their next Congress in Lima in 2017.