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BidWeek: No Winter Games In Sweden. Ever?

#BidWeek: No Winter Games In Sweden. Ever? @Stockholm2026 #StockholmAre2026 @milanocortina26

Robert Livingstone

BidWeek, Reporting From Lausanne, Switzerland – A final press release sits in the front of the official Stockholm Åre 2026 Olympic bid website.

“No Winter Games in Sweden,” it announces, in bold.

Sweden’s Olympic and Paralympic Games bid was defeated by Italy’s Milan-Cortina Monday, outvoted decisively 47-34.

But there’s more to the tone of the title.  It’s not just about 2026,…

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New Poll Shows Strong, Growing Support For Stockholm Åre 2026 Olympic Bid

#BREAKING: New Poll Shows Strong, Growing Support For #StockholmÅre2026 #OlympicBid @Stockholm2026 #134IOCSession

Reporting from Lausanne, Switzerland – Organizers of the Stockholm Åre 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games bid received critical good news just two days before the International Olympic Committee (IOC) is set to choose between Sweden’s bid and a joint Milan-Cortina candidate from Italy to host the Games in 2026.

Children Ski at Hammarbybacken in Stockholm, proposed venue for Stockholm-Åre…

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Stockholm Åre 2026 Olympic Bid Chief Believes Sweden Will Become The Powerful Heart Of The Olympic Movement

#StockholmÅre2026 #OlympicBid Chief Believes Sweden Will Become The Powerful Heart Of The #Olympic Movement #134IOCSession

Reporting from Lausanne, Switzerland – Heading into the final sprint ahead of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) election of the host for the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Stockholm Åre bid Chief Richard Brisius claims his team has checked all the boxes and is ready to defeat Italian rival Milan-Cortina.

Stockholm-Åre 2026 CEO Richard Brisius stands beside bid banner at side-entrance…

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Sweden Lands 2023 World Para Snow Sports Championships, Boosting Stockholm Åre 2026 Olympic bid

Sweden Lands 2023 World Para Snow Sports Championships, Boosting Stockholm Åre 2026 Olympic bid

Åre and Östersund in Sweden are set to host the 2023 World Para Snow Sports Championships, it was announced this week.

Åre and Östersund in Sweden set to host 2023 World Para Snow Sports Championships (SOK Photo)

The news comes as Åre, jointly with Capital Stockholm, has hit the final sprint in a bid campaign to host the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.  Bid organizers will be able to…

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At Last Hour, Swedish Prime Minister Confirms Support For Stockholm Åre 2026 Winter Olympic Bid

At Last Hour, Swedish Prime Minister Confirms Support For #StockholmÅre2026 Winter Olympic Bid @Stockholm2026 #IOC

Sweden’s Prime Minister Stefan Löfvén Friday met an International Olympic Committee (IOC) deadline requiring government Olympic bid guarantees, by sending a letter to IOC President Thomas Bach.

Skier at Stockholm Olympic Stadium, the oldest currently in-use Olympic stadium, March 13, 2019 (GamesBids Photo)

Löfvénès letter officially confirms his nation’s support of the proposed Stockholm Åre 2026…

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BidWeek: IOC Nudges Door Open During Stockholm-Åre 2026 Olympic Bid Visit, But Swedes Are Left In The Dark

#BidWeek: IOC Nudges Door Open During #StockholmÅre2026 Olympic Bid Visit, But Swedes Are Left In The Dark #MilanoCortina2026

Reporting From Stockholm, Sweden – This week Sweden hosted the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Evaluation Commission for a five-day inspection of the Stockholm-Åre 2026 Olympic bid.

I think.

Stockholm-Åre 2026 CEO Richard Brisius stands beside bid banner at side-entrance to Lugnet Nordic Complex in Falun, Sweden March 14, 2019. It was a rare appearance of promotional material in Sweden…

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Public Support On The Rise In Sweden For Stockholm-Åre 2026 Olympic Bid

Public Support On The Rise In Sweden For #StockholmÅre2026 Olympic Bid (54% in favor, 17% opposed, 28% don't know)

Reporting From Stockholm, Sweden – New poll results announced by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on the final day of the organization’s inspection of Sweden’s Olympic bid revealed public support for Stockholm-Åre 2026 is on the rise.

Children Ski at Hammarbybacken in Stockholm, proposed venue for Stockholm-Åre 2026 Olympic bid (GamesBids Photo)

A February poll commissioned by the IOC…

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Stockholm-Åre Olympic Bid Bouyed By Formation Of Swedish Parliament

#StockholmÅre2026 Olympic Bid Bouyed By Formation Of Swedish Parliament #MilanoCortina2026

The Stockholm and Åre bid to host the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games has renewed hope now that Sweden’s Parliament has organized and a Sport Minister appointed to discuss and potentially provide backing for the project.

Stockholm and Are Sweden are bidding to host the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (SOK Photo)

Last week Sweden’s parliament voted to give Social Democrat leader…

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