Spain eyes 2020 Olympics despite fiscal woes
Government says economy could benefit and new jobs created if bid for the games is successful.
Published On 27 Aug 2012
In just over a year, the host city for the 2020 Olympic games will be chosen.
It is a decision that has been narrowed down to Tokyo, Istanbul and Madrid.
Rome had been a contender until the Italian government decided to withdraw financial support because of the ongoing crisis in the eurozone.
Despite financial difficulties, the Spanish government says the Olympics could boost the economy and create hundreds of thousands of jobs.
Al Jazeera’s Nadim Baba reports from Madrid.
Source: Al Jazeera