“ The government notes the great interest shown by Swedish businesses in a Winter Games in Sweden, explains the statement. But as Stockholm suggests, the objective has already been partially achieved. The Swedish government’s press release spells it out: the Olympic and Paralympic project will have to rally massive support from the private sector. “ The government is ready to move on to the next phase and provide the state guarantees required for a bid to host the 2030 Winter Games in Sweden,” announced a statement from the political authorities on Sunday November 12.Įarlier in the race, the Swedish project had moved several pieces forward at once, explaining that it had obtained written guarantees from three potential host cities, Åre, Östersund and Falun, which were to host the Alpine skiing, biathlon and Nordic skiing events respectively.Īccording to Hans von Uthmann, President of the Swedish Olympic Committee (SOK), things are well on the way to getting the capital, Stockholm, and the two neighboring towns of Södertälje and Solna on board. By obtaining formal, written support from the government, Sweden remains in the running for the Winter Games in 2030. He was missing one piece, just one, to complete his file and keep moving forward.
Published 13 November 2023 Swedish government backs 2030 Winter Games bid
