IOC reveals seven contenders interested in hosting 2026 Winter Olympic

Lausanne (RWH) The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has named the seven cities that have officially confirmed their interest in hosting the 2026 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games. Graz in Austria, Calgary in Canada, Sapporo in Japan and Stockholm in Sweden have all put themselves forward. They are joined by Sion in Switzerland, Erzurum in Turkey and a joint Italian bid from Milan, Turin and Cortina d'Ampezzo.

The deadline to express interest expired on March 31.

The IOC further announced that they will now provide the National Olympic Committees (NOCs) of the host cities with further support, including technical advice and communications assistance.