A special guest at the Italian Olympic village. The mayor of Rio de Janeiro, Eduardo Paes, visited the headquarters of the Italian team in Brazil, congratulating them on the organisation and the welcome received, before expressing his personal views on Rome's candidacy for the 2024 Games.
"Rome is the city where all citizens of the world feel at home. I think that Rome has a great chance to be awarded the 2024 Games. It's doing a great job with its candidacy. The games mean change and it is an opportunity to make the most of".