Bids

— October 28, 2024

Thomas Bach calls on Africa to bid for the Games

It's done. Thomas Bach has completed in Kenya a long African tour, the last of his two terms as IOC president, which began last week in Senegal, then... Read more "

— October 10, 2024

Barcelona opens the door to the Olympic Games in 2036

The IOC can rub its hands: the list of cities, regions or countries interested in hosting the Summer Games in 2036 could well soon be extended by another... Read more "

— October 7, 2024

Chile 2036, a bid that speaks

The decision will no longer concern him. And it is not for tomorrow. But Thomas Bach, the future ex-president of the IOC, seems determined to play a role in... Read more "

— October 1, 2024

For the French Alps 2030, a delay without consequences

The date had been written in black and white. It is no longer relevant. Retained "under conditions" by the IOC session as host of the Winter Games in 2030, end... Read more "

— September 30, 2024

The light turns green for Switzerland 2038

The light is green. The road is wide open. The Federal Council lifted the last obstacle to a "definitive Olympic bid" for Switzerland at the end of last week... Read more "

— September 26, 2024

Budapest 2036 faces the threat of a referendum

Bad weather threatens Budapest's bid for the 2036 Summer Olympics and Paralympics. Presented as solid and supported by the political authorities, the project could... Read more "

— September 23, 2024

“You will be attending the Olympics in India very soon”

A coincidence of the calendar? Not likely. In the space of a few handfuls of hours, India has repeated twice, via very official channels, its decision to stand... Read more "

— September 10, 2024

Copenhagen wants to put the Olympics on a diet

The race for the 2036 Summer Olympics has not yet officially begun. It has only just opened its dialogue phase to applicants. But it is shaping up to be one of the... Read more "

— September 6, 2024

Michel Barnier, a blessing for the French Alps 2030

He was not expected. His name had rarely been mentioned. But the nomination on Thursday, September 5, of Michel Barnier, 73, to the post of Prime Minister of France,... Read more "

— August 27, 2024

“We are open to all sporting events”

Logical and expected. Four years before the Los Angeles 2028 Games, the United States is already observing the Olympic rings with covetousness. Many American cities are developing a... Read more "