The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has confirmed that Los Angeles meets all the criteria needed to host the summer Olympics as its new masterplan for the 2024 and 2028 Games prepares to be rubber-stamped tomorrow (Wednesday), while the US has been linked with a possible bid for the 2026 winter Olympics.
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NFL caps Super Bowl LV attendance at 22,000 fans
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IOC agrees to proposal from Sion 2026 bid
Swiss Olympic, the City of Sion and the Canton of Valais have reached an agreement in principle with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) that will allow them to spread the financial obligations of bidding for the 2026 winter Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Austrian government backs Innsbruck bid for 2026 Olympics
Innsbruck has taken a further step towards officially joining the bidding race for the 2026 winter Olympic and Paralympic Games after the Austrian government backed the effort.
Valais and Vaud join forces for Swiss 2026 Olympics bid
The bidding field for a potential Swiss bid for the 2026 winter Olympics has narrowed today (Thursday) after the cantons of Valais and Vaud announced they would team up to launch a joint tilt at the Games.
Hamburg voters reject 2024 Olympics bid
Hamburg’s bid to host the 2024 Olympics has collapsed after the German city’s population voted against the project to secure the Games yesterday (Sunday).