2034 Olympic And Paralympic Winter Games Awarded To Salt Lake City, Utah

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Salt Lake City-Utah has been award rights to host the XXVII Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in 2034. This decision was made by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Members their 142nd session in Paris.

The delegation from Salt Lake City-Utah included Utah Governor Spencer Cox, Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall, United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOP) President Gene Sykes, and Fraser Bullock, President of the Salt Lake City-Utah Committee the Games.

Support and Legacy

Governor Cox expressed his enthusiasm: "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 per cent of Utahns and 100 per cent 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."

IOC President Thomas Bach shared his confidence: "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."

Future Host Commission Report

Karl Stoss, IOC Member and Chair of the Future Host Commission for the Olympic Winter Games, presented a final report. He stated: "Olympic Winter Games in Utah represent a fantastic opportunity. 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."

The ambition for Salt Lake City-Utah 2034 is to extend the transformative benefits experienced during the Salt Lake City 2002 Games to a new generation. They aim to leverage Utah's resources and experience for the benefit of the Olympic and Paralympic Movement.

Alignment with Long-Term Goals

The plan aligns with Olympic Agenda 2020 and 2020+5, as well as regional socio-economic development plans. These plans focus on creating long-term benefits for both the region and potentially the country by expanding existing sports and social programmes for young people and athletes.

The Games will utilise world-class venues that are either existing or temporary. This approach supports efforts to drive sustainable change within Utah. With strong public support and excellent facilities, Salt Lake City-Utah is poised to deliver an outstanding event in 2034.