IOC confirms French Alps, Salt Lake City as sole candidates for 2030, 2034 Winter Games
Karl Stoss, head of the IOC's future host commission, said Olympic chiefs would now move into "targeted dialogue" with the two candidates.
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IOC lines up French Alps, Salt Lake City to host 2030, 2034 Winter Olympics
Salt Lake City being preferred as a shoo-in to host the 2034 Winter Olympics was expected. The surprise was the IOC favouring the French Alps bid for the 2030 edition on Wednesday.
IOC pick France 2030 and Salt Lake City 2034 bids for Winter Games talks
France's 2030 winter Olympic bid and Salt Lake City's 2034 bid will enter into a targetted dialogue with the International Olympic Committee, the IOC said on Wednesday, as it looks for a double allocation of Olympic Games.
37th America’s Cup yacht races start in Jeddah
JEDDAH: The 37th America’s Cup yacht race started in Jeddah for the first time on Wednesday with the participation of six teams. The second preliminary sailboat race continues until Dec. 2 at the Jeddah Yacht Club, under the organization of the Saudi Sailing Federation and in collaboration with the Ministry of Sports, a media statement said. In this first-of-its-kind round outside Spain, the teams will compete to reach the podium and win the qualification round for the final, which will feature only two teams. American Magic team won the round in Vilanova, northern Spain, in September with a slight lead over the other teams. Samia Baghdadi, CEO of the SSF, said: “This comes as a continuation of a series of major sporting events hosted by the Kingdom during the past period, confirming its status as the preferred destination for sports and athletes from all over the world.
History made on opening day of Saudi Arabia’s 1st pro tennis event
JEDDAH: Top seed Arthur Fils became the first ATP Tour winner on Saudi Arabian soil on Tuesday at the Next Gen ATP Finals presented by NEOM.
Switzerland back manager Yakin despite Euro qualifying struggle
GENEVA, Switzerland : Switzerland's Murat Yakin will remain as manager for next year's European Championship, the Swiss FA said on Tuesday, despite the country's difficult qualifying campaign.
Jeddah set to host second preliminary regatta of 37th America’s Cup
JEDDAH: Jeddah is preparing to host one of the most anticipated regattas in the sailing world as the America’s Cup comes to town between Nov. 29 and Dec. 2.
Al-Shabab women’s football team sign sponsorship agreement with Swiss drink brand KA-EX
RIYADH: Al-Shabab Club FC have signed a sponsorship contract with Swiss sports drink company KA-EX for the remainder of the 2023 to 2024 Saudi Women’s Premier League season.