ROME – FIDAL President Stefano Mei respectfully commented on World Athletics' decision not to award the next World Athletics Championships to Rome, expressing his regret, especially for the Italian athletes. Mei emphasized the solidity and credibility of Rome's candidacy, prepared with professionalism, expertise, and passion, and thanked the Italian government and all institutions for their full support of the Italian proposal. "We would have preferred a different outcome," Mei said, "as we believe Rome would have been the best choice for the organization, the context, and above all, the athletes." Despite…