COC Approves Calgary's Candidature For 2026 Games

Calgary's proposed bid for the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games "won the support of the Canadian Olympic Committee," according to Gene Cherry of REUTERS. A COC session voted unanimously to approve Calgary's candidature. COC President Tricia Smith said, "We will continue to work with all the relevant stakeholders to build momentum to ensure an inspiring and responsible Olympic bid." An IOC session in October will invite candidates to bid formally and a host city will be selected in Sept. '19. A bid exploration committee estimated last year that Calgary would need C$2.4B ($1.8B) in funding "to cover the shortfall between revenue and costs if it were to host the sporting extravaganza" (REUTERS, 6/23).