— Published June 1, 2026

New York "ready to take on the challenge" of a bid for the Winter Games

United States

The interest is there. The New York Governor Kathy Hochulconfirmed that important meetings have already taken place around a possible joint bid from New York and Lake Placid for the Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games. The idea had already been circulating in March, following the Milan-Cortina Games. It's complicated, but we are ready to take on the challenge. " the governor assured The Athletic

« I will never forget the 1980 Olympic GamesI was at university when the Miracle on Ice happened.she confided, referring to the historic victory for the United States ice hockey team facing the USSR. I want to see many more Miracles on Ice events in New York and Lake Placid. I think that's the whole point of this connection. What other region in the world can offer this opportunity: not only what New York has to offer, but also the most beautiful place in the world, with the Adirondacks? "The first available window will be the 2042 editionunless the IOC favours an Asian bid, since the United States will have already hosted the Winter Games in 2034.