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2020 Youth Olympics give Lausanne chance to take lead in driving ‘new Games’ era

Kate Wang of the United States competes in the figure skating program during day 2 of the Lausanne 2020 Winter Youth Olympics. (David Ramos/Getty Images)

Lausanne is home to dozens of sports organisations but, until recently, its event-hosting capabilities and ambitions have been relatively modest. How will the 2020 Winter Youth Olympic Games change the landscape? Bradley Rial reports.

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