Salt Lake City-Utah has been confirmed as the host of the XXVII Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in 2034. The decision was made by International Olympic Committee (IOC) members during the 142nd IOC Session in Paris.
The Salt Lake City-Utah 2034 delegation was led by the Spencer Cox, governor of Utah; Erin Mendenhall, mayor of Salt Lake City; Gene Sykes, president of the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC); and Fraser Bullock, president of the Salt Lake City-Utah Committee for the Games.
IOC president Thomas Bach said: “Salt Lake City and Utah are long-time friends of the Olympic Movement, and we are confident that they will organise exceptional Olympic and Paralympic Games, just as they did years ago. The legacy of 2002 is tangibly and passionately alive in Utah. The legacy of 2034 starts today.”
Spencer Cox, governor of Utah, added: “The Olympics and Paralympics represent so much more than competition. At its core, the Olympic Movement is about building community and celebrating excellence, things we do really well in Utah. More than 80% of Utahns and 100% of our elected leaders supported our Olympic bid. We’re ready to host another Olympic Winter Games, and we can’t wait to welcome the world back to Utah in 2034.”
There was a final report by Karl Stoss, IOC Member and Chair of the Future Host Commission for the Olympic Winter Games, the IOC body responsible for monitoring and analysing interest in hosting the Olympic Winter Games and Winter Youth Olympic Games. “Olympic Winter Games in Utah represent a fantastic opportunity,” he said. “This very strong project benefits from an exceptionally high level of public and political support. The athletes will benefit from great facilities and opportunities this project has to offer.”
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Image: IOC president Thomas Bach unveils Salt Lake City-Utah 2034