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Turkey's Istanbul designated 

as 2012 European Capital of Sport

Turkey's Istanbul designated as 2012 European Capital of Sport

President of the European Capitals of Sport Association, Gian 

Francesco Lupatelli, announced Sunday they chose Istanbul as

 the European Capital of Sport for 2012.

Istanbul was designated as the European Capital of Sport 

ACES) for 2012.

President of the European Capitals of Sport Association, Gian Francesco 

Lupatelli, announced Sunday they chose Istanbul as the

European Capital 

of Sport for 2012.

Lupatelli told a press conference at the International Ataturk Airpor in 

Istanbul that ACES Committee following examinations at 

various spots 

in Istanbul, decided to designate Istanbul as the European 

Capital of 

Sport for 2012.

Lupatelli said next year's European Capital of Sport, Valencia would 

be announced at the European Parliament's meeting on 

November 30. 

He said they would present Istanbul's certificate to 

Turkey's Chief 

Negotiator for accession talks with the EU, Egemen Bagis and Istanbul 

Mayor Kadir Topbas during the meeting.

Istanbul's Mayor Kadir Topbas, said the new infrastructure and sports 

facilities contributed to Istanbul's designation as the 

European Capital 

of Sport, adding that the city would now eye the Olympic games.

"We will continue our intense endeavours. I believe people of Istanbul will will

 join us in our efforts. We have a new target: 2012. We will make some serious 

preparations for 2012. We say this must be followed by the Olympic games. 

These steps will bring the Olympic Games to us," said Topbas.