Salt Lake City Poised to Host 2034 Winter Olympics

Salt Lake City is poised to be awarded the 2034 Winter Olympics, marking its second time hosting after the successful 2002 games. The city is the only contender for the event, with a vote from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) expected to confirm the decision following a final presentation made by local officials in Paris. The bid has been praised for its compact layout, requiring no new construction, as all necessary venues from 2002 are still in use and will be utilized again. Utah Governor Spencer Cox expressed a mix of excitement and nerves as the announcement approaches, emphasizing the strong community support for the Olympic movement. A watch party is planned in Salt Lake City to celebrate the anticipated announcement, coinciding with a local holiday. The IOC previously endorsed Salt Lake City as a preferred bidder, making the final approval largely seen as a formality.