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Old 10-17-2017, 12:51 PM   #3486
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Originally Posted by getbak View Post


Innsbruck held a referendum on the weekend and voted against bidding for the 2026 Olympics. Of the four cities that have expressed serious interest in hosting 2026, it's now down to Calgary and Sion, Switzerland.

How desperate will the IOC get? They've apparently offered some big concessions to LA to host 2028. Could a similar deal be on the table for Calgary?

I expect to see a press conference with a smiling King & Nenshi supporting Calgary's Olympic bid with a show piece arena in the next few months.
There is one other player for the 2026 Olympics:
http://www.sltrib.com/sports/2017/10...-winter-games/
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