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Saudi Arabia wins bid to host 2029 Asian Winter Games at yet-to-be-built desert resort

Having failed to find a host for the event since 2017, the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) Tuesday awarded the 2029 edition of the Asian Winter Games to Trojena …

IOC President cancels “Thank You” Tokyo trip amid corruption scandal, further tainting Sapporo 2030 Winter Olympics bid

International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach has opted not to travel to Tokyo this month to attend a celebration marking the first anniversary …

Germany to consider several Olympic bid options starting with the 2034 Winter Games

President of Germany’s national Olympic committee (DOSB) Thomas Weikert said Monday that his organization is considering a bid to host the 2034 Olympic …

Egypt plans historic bid for first Olympic Games in Africa in 2036

Egyptian President Abdul Fattah El-Sisi has given the go-ahead for his nation to bid for the 2036 Olympic Games, a lofty goal that could position Egypt as the …

USOPC prefers Salt Lake City 2034 Games, but ready to step in if asked to host in 2030

The 2030 Olympic bid remains a two-horse race between Sapporo in Japan and British Columbia in Canada after the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee …

Majority across Japan support Sapporo 2030 Winter Olympics according to new survey

A majority of those who responded to an independent poll conducted across Japan last week said they support a Sapporo 2030 Winter Olympics. According to a poll …

Bach won’t rule out pushing ‘targeted dialogue’ for 2030 Winter Olympic bid to next year; says decision in hands of Future Host Commission

International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach said Friday that any revisions to the 2030 Olympic Winter Games bid timeline is out of his hands. …