Hasan Arat – who is also vice-president of the Turkish National Olympic Committee – told Anadolu Agency on Monday that the Netherlands’ withdrawal from the 2019 race would favor Turkey.
The Dutch pulled out of hosting the second European Games, scheduled for 2019, last Wednesday, citing concerns about the cost of running the event.
"In addition to Istanbul, we have several premises in Mersin and Antalya provinces. Turkey can host the European Games with a minimum cost if the country wants,” Arat said.
“Those who will decide are the politicians. If Turkey becomes a candidate, the EOC would lean towards us."
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