Salt Lake City and French Alps Near Final Approval for Winter Olympics

The International Olympic Committee is set to confirm Salt Lake City for 2034 and the French Alps for 2030 despite political delays in France.

Salt Lake City and the French Alps have been recommended by the IOC's executive board for the 2034 and 2030 Winter Olympics, respectively.
The final vote by the IOC's general membership is scheduled for July 24 in Paris, coinciding with Utah's Pioneer Day celebrations.
French parliamentary elections have delayed some necessary guarantees for the 2030 bid, but officials remain confident.
Salt Lake City plans to use existing venues, minimizing new capital investments for the 2034 Games.
Utah's bid has strong political and public support, with 79% of residents in favor of hosting the Olympics again.