Madrid is “Magic” for Tennis

Madrid is “Magic” for Tennis, 2016 Olympic Bid Chief Tells Global Assembly

Madrid’s new “Magic Box” tennis centre would be a stunning Olympic venue in 2016, this week’s General Assembly of the International Tennis Federation has been told.    

Speaking to more than 200 delegates representing 94 countries, the CEO of the Madrid 2016 Olympic Bid, Mercedes Coghen said: “The Magic Box is now the most modern tennis venue on the planet and is an architectural jewel.

“All this in a city where tennis is one of our most favourite sports. I am sure many of you have had the opportunity to visit the Madrid Open, the first of many major events to be held at La Caja Mágica to watch the best tennis players in the world.     

“Madrid is a city that lives with a passion for sport and we are just two months away from knowing the final decision on which city will host the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2016.

We are eager to be able to host the all the Olympic family in seven years time in our great city.

Our project for the Games of the People will create a new model of living together through the values of Olympic sport, making this a fundamental part of the life of everyone. This is the legacy that we can offer the world.

We have a compact project, designed by and for athletes. We have the best venues of which 77% are already prepared or in the construction phase. We are the safest option in these difficult times of world economic crisis, since the investment yet to be achieved is minimal. 93.6% of Spanish people firmly support the project and now we want to add the support of all the tennis federations.”

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