New York is taking the lead. Governor Kathy Hochul has announced the creation of a Exploratory committee for the Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games of Lake Placid and New York. While the idea of a candidacy for 2042 This committee, which has been discussed for several months, will be tasked with assessing the feasibility of the project. The time has come to bring the Olympic flame back to New YorkGovernor Hochul said. Milan-Cortina highlighted the immense potential offered by hosting the Olympic Games in two cities. It is clear that we have a unique opportunity, which comes along only once a generation, to take advantage of Lake Placid's Olympic legacy, New York's global showcase, and the assets that make our state unique. »
It is clearly stated that the creation of the exploratory committee does not constitute a commitment to submit an application, but the committee's conclusions and recommendations will be forwarded to the state authorities for review. This process will take about a year that holds the top spot. " Few places can combine Olympic heritage, world-class facilities, and international prestige like New York State. We are committed to conducting the work of the exploratory committee thoughtfully, transparently, and with broad stakeholder engagement. " commented Ashley Walden, president of the state's Olympic Regional Development Agency. Rivals could emerge in Asia since the 2026 (in Italy), 2030 (in France), 2034 (in the United States) and 2038 (presumably in Switzerland) editions will have taken place elsewhere.
