(ATR) Tokyo is making its presentation to IOC members.
The Japanese capital is the second bid city to present. Japanese Prime Minster Shinzo Abe spoke on behalf of the bid.
Istanbul 2020 presented at 9:00 AM, with Madrid 2020 coming up at noon.
Each of the three bids has 45 minutes to make a presentation, and will then answer questions from IOC members.
Following their presentations, the bids will hold a press conference.
After a lunch break and report from the Evaluation Commission, a vote is scheduled for 3:45 PM to 4:00.
If no candidate receives a majority on the first ballot, a second vote will take place.
The winner will be revealed at a ceremony scheduled for 5:30 PM.
At 6:30, the winning city will sign the Host City Contract and hold a joint press conference with the IOC.
The Session resumes Sunday at 9:00 AM.
Written by Ed Hula III.
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