ROME (AP) — Italian medalists from the Rio de Janeiro Olympics wrote to Rome Mayor Virginia Raggi on Thursday pleading with her not to drop the capital's bid for the 2024 Games, saying it would be a mistake to "close the door on a unique opportunity."
Raggi has voiced opposition to the bid but has not formally rejected it. She is scheduled to meet with Italian Olympic Committee President Giovanni Malago this month.
Rome, one of four candidates in the international bid race, is trying to bring the Olympics back to Italy for the first time since the city hosted the 1960 Games.