A century after the 1928 Amsterdam Summer Games, the Netherlands will once again host Olympic events. The Heerenveen speed oval is indeed included on the map of venues for the French Alps 2030 Games. It is a tremendous opportunitynot only for Friesland, but also for the Netherlands, to make a name for itself on the international stage, said Sports Minister Mirjam Sterk. This has also a positive impact on our children who, watching the Dutch stars glide on the ice from their sofa, might want to take up skating later. »
The central government will contribute €30 million. The province of Friesland will contribute €5 million and the municipality of Heerenveen €2,5 million, representing a public commitment of 37,5 millionThis amount will cover, in particular the Olympic Village (whose exact location is yet to be determined)security, transport and infrastructure for spectators and the media.
