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South Africa's sports minister says his department is not givingup on hosting the 2020 Olympics despite a government decision lastmonth that it was not the right time to bid.
Fikile Mbalula calls it unfortunate that he was in hospital whenSouth Africa's cabinet advised against a bid. But he says onTuesday ''it is not all lost'' and his ministry will try topersuade the government ''to think otherwise'' before the Septemberdeadline for candidate cities.
World Cup host South Africa was considered an early favorite forthe 2020 Summer Games. Durban, which stages next month's IOCsession, is expected to win approval to bid.
The South Africa government last month opted against a bid tofocus on social issues.
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