Madrid, Sep 3 (DPA) Despite the criticism its bid got from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) evaluating commission report, Madrid now feels strengthened in the home stretch of the race to host the 2016 Olympics.

'Without any kind of triumphalism, but based on deep analysis, we have to say that Madrid comes out of this report stronger,' said Alberto Ruiz Gallardon, mayor of Madrid, here Wednesday.

'Madrid is going to fight till the end. With all its strength, quality and competitive elements,' he added.

The IOC made public Wednesday the non-binding report drafted by its evaluating commission after visiting Madrid and its rival cities - Rio de Janeiro, Chicago and Tokyo.

The final decision on the host of the 2016 Olympics is set to be made by the 107 voting members of the IOC in Copenhagen, Oct 2.

The report praised Madrid's infrastructure and the facts that most facilities are within a 10-kilometre radius and that 23 out of 33 facilities have already been built.

However, the bid also got strong criticism regarding administrative coordination, anti-doping legislation and general presentation. According to the commission, the bid 'varied in quality.'

'That refers to the form and not the substance of the project,' Ruiz Gallardon argued.

Rio de Janeiro's bid was regarded as 'very high quality', while Chicago and Tokyo were said to be 'high quality'.