The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced that the 2026 Winter Olympics will be staged at the Italian venue of Milan/Cortina d'Ampezzo.
a. Italy
b. Sweden
c. Germany
d. Japan
Details:
- The Winter Games will happen from 6th February to 22nd February in 2026.
- Italy has won the bid from Sweden.
- Italy won the bid by the approval of the IOC members by 47 votes to 34.
- Italy has previously hosted the Winter Olympics twice.
- It first hosted the Winter Olympics in 1956 in Cortina d'Ampezzo and then in 2006 in Turin.
- It has been estimated that the games will generate five billion euros ($5.69 billion) and create 20,000 jobs for Italy.
One must know:
- The 2022 Winter Olympics will be staged in Beijing.
Question:
Q. Who will host the 2026 Winter Olympics?a. Italy
b. Sweden
c. Germany
d. Japan
