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A long-standing Olympic sport has been excluded from the 2030 Winter Games, prompting a review of all disciplines ahead of Utah's bid for the 2034 Winter Games, where its return is being considered.
Lyon has less than four years to organize curling, figure skating, ice hockey, and short track events for the 2030 Winter Games in France, following the International Olympic Committee's decision to switch venues from Nice.
Lyon city and metropolitan officials are already in dispute over the location of the Olympic village for the 2030 Winter Games ice events, with differing proposals for its placement.
The ceremony was held in an open-air Roman amphitheater in the heart of the northern Italian city made famous as the setting for William Shakespeare's play "Romeo and Juliet."
Organizers of the 2030 French Alps Winter Games met with Olympic leaders to finalize venues and address ongoing project resets, aiming for a calmer planning process.
The Fort Trois-Têtes in Briançon, France, a historic site, will be renovated by developer Linkcity and architect Philippe Prost to serve as an Olympic village for the 2030 Winter Games, accommodating 900 to 1,200 athletes.
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The 2030 Winter Olympics will extend beyond the Alps, with Lyon set to host ice sports and speed skating events moving to the Netherlands. This marks a broader geographical distribution for the games.
A top Olympic winter sports official at the IOC expressed optimism about moving ice-rink events for the 2030 Winter Games to Lyon from Nice, following organizers' loss of patience with the original plans last week.
Despite France's experience as an Olympic host, planning for the 2030 Winter Games is reportedly in 'red alert' due to ongoing disputes over venues, particularly in Nice.