Tokyo 2020 chief ready to accept lead role if Sapporo 2030 wins Winter Olympic bid
Just hours after the flame was extinguished on the spectatorless and pandemic-postponed Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, ending the eight year effort to organize …
IOC Credits Recent Reforms For Strength Of Olympic Bid Races Amid Pandemic
International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach said Thursday that ongoing discussions continue with multiple cities interested in hosting the 2032 …
Unreliable Snowfall Causes Concern For Sapporo 2030 Olympic Bid
The City of Sapporo received a 35 cm snowfall earlier this week, finally giving the Japanese city a wintry feel – but too late for the popular Snow …
BidWeek: Why Salt Lake City Will Almost Certainly Host The 2034 Winter Olympics
BidWeek, Reporting From Toronto, Canada – This week, gears were set into motion that will lead to Salt Lake City being elected to host the Olympic and …
Sapporo 2030 Gets Nod From JOC To Enter Official Olympic Bid Discussion With IOC
The Japanese city of Sapporo Wednesday received the official approval of the Japanese Olympic Committee (JOC) to enter a bid to host the 2030 Olympic Winter …
IOC Claims Sapporo, Salt Lake City and Barcelona In Running To Host Winter Olympics
Three regions have engaged with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to discuss hosting future Winter Olympics, according to the organization’s …
IOC President Plays Up “Excellent” Sapporo 2030 Olympic Winter Games Bid
International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach Thursday expressed confidence in the Sapporo 2030 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games bid, …
Sapporo Confirms Withdrawal From 2026 Winter Olympic Bid To Focus On 2030
Sapporo in Japan has dropped its bid to host the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games to instead shift focus on earthquake recovery efforts. Officials …
Sapporo 2026 Olympic Bid Plans To Switch Tracks To 2030 Discussed By JOC
Sapporo’s plans to host the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Games seem set to switch tracks for a bid for the 2030 edition instead to better accommodate …
Sapporo Wants To Bid For 2030 Olympic Winter Games Instead Of 2026
Sapporo, one of seven cities to have expressed interest in bidding for the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games – has reportedly set its sights on …