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IOC President claims regions interested in hosting 2036 Olympics now in double-digits; China invited to bid
IOC President claims regions interested in hosting 2036 Olympics now in double-digits; China invited to bid #ThomasBach #China #Olympics
Interest in hosting the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games is high, International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach said Monday in Beijing claiming that regions interested in bidding have climbed to the “double digits”.
IOC President Thomas Bach meets China’s Premier Li Qiang in Beijing May 7, 2023 (Photo: IOC/Greg Martin)
Bach invited China to enter the race for that next available…
United States and Mexico launch joint bid to host 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup
United States and Mexico launch joint bid to host 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup @ussoccer @FIFAmedia
Soccer Federations from the United States and Mexico have joined together on a bid to host the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, it was announced Wednesday.
FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019 ©appaloosa/Flickr
Coming just under FIFA’s Friday bid deadline, the project is surprising mainly because the event will follow one year after both United States and Mexico, along with Canada, will stage the men’s…
New Zealand expresses interest in hosting Commonwealth Games in 2034
New Zealand expresses interest in hosting Commonwealth Games in 2034 @TheCGF @TheNZTeam
Officials in New Zealand formally expressed their interest in hosting the Commonwealth Games in 2034. A statement released by the New Zealand Olympic Committee (NZOC) Thursday revealed that the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) has been notified that the nation is seeking to host its fourth Games.
Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony (Photo: Melbourne 2006)
“We have advised the…
Sapporo to discuss delaying Winter Olympics bid to 2034 after re-elected Mayor vows to proceed with plans
#Sapporo to discuss delaying #WinterOlympics bid to 2034 after re-elected Mayor vows to proceed with plans #Sapporo2034 #YasuhiroYamashita
The bid to host future Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games could be thrown into further disarray if Sapporo agrees with the Japanese Olympic Committee (JOC) to delay the 2030 bid to 2034.
IOC member Yasuhiro Yamashita, President of the Japanese Olympic Committee during the 135th IOC Session which was held at the Swiss Tech in Lausanne, Switzelrand (Photo: Christophe Moratal/IOC)
JOC president…
Almost half of Sapporo voters oppose 2030 Winter Olympics bid ahead of Mayoral election
Almost half of Sapporo voters oppose 2030 Winter Olympics bid ahead of Mayoral election #Sapporo2030 @TeamJapan
Sapporo’s fading hopes of hosting a second Winter Olympics in 2030 were dealt another blow this week when almost half of the respondents to a poll in the northern Japanese city said they do not want the Games to return.
Niseko Ski Resort, About 100 km from Sapporo, could host Alpine events at 2030 Olympic Winter Games (Niseko Resort Photo)
According to a telephone poll completed April 2 by…
Switzerland enters “ongoing dialogue” with IOC, first official step towards hosting future Winter Olympics
Switzerland enters “ongoing dialogue” with #IOC, first official step towards hosting future Winter Olympics @swissteam
Switzerland last week took an important step forward positioning the nation to host future Olympic Winter Games, according to an announcement that the Swiss Olympic Executive Board has requested official dialogue with the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
Valais residents went to the polls June 10, 2018 and rejected CHF 100 million funding for Sion 2026 Olympic Bid (Sion 2026 Photo)
“Swiss…
IOC announces revolutionary plan to select host for 2036 Olympics based on athletes’ votes
IOC announces revolutionary plan to select host for 2036 #Olympics based on athletes’ votes #AprilFools @iocmedia
In a major shift from the traditional bidding process, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced that it will allow athletes to choose the host city for the 2036 Olympics. The decision comes after years of criticism over the high cost and corruption associated with the bidding process.
Olympic House in Lausanne, Switzerland (IOC Photo)
According to the IOC, athletes will be given…
IOC reports “renewed interest” in hosting 2030 Winter Olympics, including from Canada, after new proposals announced in December
IOC reports “renewed interest” in hosting 2030 Winter Olympics, including from Canada, after new proposals announced in December #BC2030 @TeamCanadaPR #SLC2034
Officials from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Wednesday reported that there is a “true momentum” of interest from regions considering hosting the 2030 Olympic Winter Games, and the list of engaged parties continues to grow. Decisions made by the Executive Board last December to explore specific new hosting options is being credited for the recent uptick.
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Mexico delivers official letter of interest to IOC with plans to bid for next available Olympic Games
Mexico delivers official letter of interest to IOC with plans to bid for next available Olympic Games #Mexico2036 @m_ebrard @maryjosealcala @COM_Mexico
Mexico took the next step towards hosting its second Olympic Games by handing an official letter of interest to International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach at his headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland Friday.
Mexican Olympic Committee (COM) President Mary José Alcalá (centre) and Mexico Secretary of Foreign Affairs Marcelo Ebrard (left) deliver letter of interest to IOC President…
IOC wants Salt Lake City to host the Winter Olympics in 2034 according to new USOPC Chief
IOC wants Salt Lake City to host the Winter Olympics in 2034 according to new USOPC Chief #SLC2030 #SLC2034 @GeneSykes4
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is committed to awarding Salt Lake City with the 2034 Olympic Winter Games according to a United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) official, it was revealed Thursday.
Salt Lake City 2002 Olympic Winter Games (Photo: Debaird)
Following a quarterly board meeting in Colorado Springs held this week, USOPC Chair Gene Sykes told reporters that his…