COC session vote approves Calgary as potential host for 2026 Olympics
OTTAWA — The Canadian Olympic Committee session voted Saturday to approve Calgary as a potential host for the 2026 Winter Olympics.
International Olympic Committee members will vote on a 2026 host city in September 2019.
“This represents a very important and positive next step towards Calgary’s candidature for 2026,” said Tricia Smith, president of the Canadian Olympic Committee. “I want to thank the session members for their confidence. We will continue to work with all the relevant stakeholders to build momentum to ensure an inspiring and responsible Olympic bid.”
Public engagement about the potential bid will take place in the coming months.