ROME (AP) — IOC member Mario Pescante is stepping down from his position as vice president of the Olympic body, saying he feels let down by the Italian government's refusal to back Rome's bid to host the 2020 Games.
Rome's bid was withdrawn last week after Premier Mario Monti declined to provide the required government financial guarantees to the International Olympic Committee at a time of economic crisis in Italy.
Pescante, a longtime power broker in Italy's sports establishment, was the leader of the Rome bid. While remaining as a regular IOC member, Pescante said Tuesday he is resigning as one of the committee's four vice presidents.
"My resignation shouldn't be …
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