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Istanbul, Madrid and Tokyo make presentations for 2020 Olympics

Japan prime minister Shinzo Abe addresses the IOC during presentations for 2020 Olympic bids.

Japan prime minister Shinzo Abe addresses the IOC during presentations for 2020 Olympic bids.

With two IOC members absent, 95 will be eligible to vote in the first round. With a majority required for victory, the process is likely to go two rounds. The city with the fewest votes is eliminated after the first round, setting up a final head-to-head ballot. Outgoing IOC President Jacques Rogge will open a sealed envelope to announce the winner.