 Alinghi celebrate claiming the Auld Mug trophy in Valencia |
Valencia has been chosen to stage the 2009 America's Cup after impressing as hosts during this year's final. Swiss team Alinghi defeated Team New Zealand 5-2 earlier in July to defend their title in the Spanish port.
Organising chief Michel Bonnefous said: "Some six million people visited us and it was the most competitive America's Cup in history.
"We wanted to continue with those emotions and that is why I announce that Valencia will be the venue."
The decision means the prestigious race will be held in European waters for only the third time.
Valencia mayor Rita Barbera added: "When we set out to hold the 32nd America's Cup we committed ourselves to hold the best ever America's Cup and we did just that.
"This has been the best venue in the history of the America's Cup."
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