With 70 days to go, an exciting and iconic half marathon route has been unveiled, taking in many of Rome's most famous landmarks from 7-12 June.

Rome's bid for the 2024 Summer Olympics and Paralympics has been officially declared dead with Italian sport now focused on securing the 2019 International Olympic Committee (IOC) Session for Milan.

Italian National Olympic Committee (CONI) President Giovanni Malagò has admitted the body "still feels the wounds" from Rome's abandoned bid for the 2024 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Approximately €13 million (£11.6 million/$14.3 million) was spent on Rome’s aborted bid to host the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, according to Italian National Olympic Committee (CONI) President Giovanni Malagò.

International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach has accused Rome authorities of taking a "politically motivated" decision to oppose the city's bid for the 2024 Games.

This week’s press briefing on the stricken Rome 2024 bid by the President of the Italian Olympic Committee (CONI) Giovanni Malagò took place in front of a florid mural depicting the towering figure of Mussolini as he bestrode a scene of conflict and ultimate victory. 

Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi has dismissed Rome Mayor Virginia Raggi's suggestion that the money which would have been spent on a successful Olympic bid should be allocated to the city anyway. 

Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed has claimed political leaders are becoming "uncomfortable of the deal" of hosting major sporting events and believes cities need to put forward the best plan and information to the public.

Rome's bid for the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games has been suspended, the President of the Italian Olympic Committee (CONI) Giovanni Malagò announced here today, although faint hopes of a renewed effort still exist given recent political changes.

Italian Olympic Committee (CONI) President Giovanni Malagò has denied claims Rome's bid for the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games would have been reliant on building new venues.

Rome Mayor Virginia Raggi has written to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) withdrawing its bid to host the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, even though Italian officials submitted the second part of its candidature file. 

Paris 2024 co-bid leader Tony Estanguet has claimed he does not see how it could be possible to suffer a spiralling budget should they be awarded the Olympic Games next year.

Rome 2024 appear to have thrown in the towel in their desperate attempt to keep their Olympic and Paralympic dream alive after bid leader Luca Cordero di Montezemolo admitted the attempt was "closed" today.

Italian Olympic Committee (CONI) chief Giovanni Malagò has said he will meet International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach on Tuesday (October 4) to tell him the news of Rome Mayor Virginia Raggi’s opposition to the capital's bid for the 2024 Games.

Rome’s bid for the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games has moved a further step closer to being officially scrapped after the City Council voted in favour of backing Mayor Virginia Raggi’s decision not to support it.