As the only candidate city of a developing country, what is behind Rio de Janeiro's success in beating Chicago, Madrid and Tokyo to win the bid for hosting the 2016 Olympic Games? In the first round, Madrid won 28 votes, followed by Rio with 26, Tokyo 20 and Chicago 18. In the second round, Rio was on the top with 46, followed by Madrid with 29, Tokyo 20.

Rio won the campaign in the last round after netting 66 votes against Madrid's 32.

Analysts here believe that cards of economy and geography played a vital role in beating the other rich rivals.

The personal charm of Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva attracted support from wavering voters.

Geographically, this was the first time ever that a South American country has truly bid for the right of hosting an Olympic Games, the largest sports event on earth.

Silva, known as Lula, said several times that the Olympic Games should not always be held in rich nations, and Brazil and South America should "catch the opportunity to organize" these events.

"I ask for your support and vision. Rio is ready. If you give us this chance, you will not regret," he appealed, saying that the Brazilian people were full of "passion, energy and creativity".

He stressed that Brazil and South America have never hosted an Olympic Games.

"It is time to address this imbalance," he said, adding that Brazil was the only country among the four countries that have never had the honor to host a Games.

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