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SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The International Olympic Committee was effusive Wednesday in its support for a decadeslong effort to bring back the Winter Games to Utah’s capital city in 2034.

Unlike so many other past hosts that have decided bringing back the Games isn’t worth the time, money or hassle, Salt Lake City remains one of the few places where Olympic fever still burns strong. Olympic officials praised the city for preserving facilities and public enthusiasm as they kicked off their final visit ahead of a formal announcement expected this July.

Reminders of the…

As we approach the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, we’re looking into whether the mega sporting events really do bring an economic boost to the host city and country, or whether it costs more than it’s worth.

Many Parisians aren’t really happy about their city hosting this year’s summer Olympics.

Despite President Emmanuel Macron’s desire to turn the event into a “popular celebration”, the minimum €2,700 tickets to attend the opening ceremony and the several hundred euro cost to go and see almost any of the events may for once give the French a good reason to complain.

Nevertheless, many have been quick to point out the old adage that the Olympics should bring a much-needed boost to the French economy during times of inflation and a cost-of-living crisis, as…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared India’s resolute intention to host the Olympics in 2036 in a momentous declaration at the opening ceremony of the 141st session of the International Olympic Committee in Mumbai, on Saturday.

The IOC session returned to India after a 40-year hiatus, with the last session held in New Delhi in 1983.

“India is eager to organize the Olympics in the country. India will leave no stone unturned in the preparation for the successful organization of the Olympics in 2036; this is the dream of the 140 crore Indians,” Narendra Modi said.