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#Graz2026 Cancels #Olympic Winter Games Bid Sending Race Into A Tailspin #Calgary2026 #yyccc #Stockholm2026 #Sapporo2026 #Erzurum2026

The Graz 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Games bid was withdrawn from the race Friday by the Austrian Olympic Committee (ÖOC).  The sudden and unexpected development, just days after proponents released a positive feasibility study, has cast serious doubt on the entire 2026 process.

Graz, along with Schladming, have expressed interest to host 2026 Olympic Winter Games (© Graz Tourismus – Harry…

#IOC Publishes Host City Contract Requirements And Confirms $925 Million Contribution For 2026 Winter Olympics #Calgary2026 #yyccc #Graz2026 #Stockholm2026 #Sapporo2026

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) Monday published a 292-page document outlining the “Host City Contract – Operational Requirements” in a move to increase transparency, the organization claims.

IOC Headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland (GamesBids Photo)

The comprehensive document describes what a host city must make available for the Games from exact technical specifications of a Gold…

Councillor Calls For #Graz2026 Olympic Bid Referendum After @KPGraz Collects Required Petition Signatures #Calgary2026 #yyccc #Stockholm2026 #Sapporo2026

An Austrian Communist Party (KPÖ) Councillor in Graz has called for a referendum over the city’s 2026 Olympic bid after reaching a petition milestone, and just hours after a feasibility study suggested an Olympic Games would pose minimal risks.

Newsletter in Graz, Austria with headline “Olympics in Graz? YES to Referendum” (Photo: KPÖ Graz Facebook)

“We already have more than 10,000 signatures…

Winter #Olympics Feasible "Without Much Risk" According to #Graz2026 Bid Study #Calgary2026 #yyccc #Stockholm2026

According to a feasibility study delivered by an Austrian University Thursday, the Graz 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Games bid is “possible without much risk.”

Austrian officials deliver Graz 2026 Winter Olympic Bid feasibility study (OOC Photo)

The estimated 1.137 billion euro (USD $1.3 million) Olympic project would rely on existing venues, infrastructure and expertise and would need no taxpayer…

#IOC VP Samaranch Claims #Graz2026 Winter Olympic Bid Is A "Strong Candidate" #Calgary2026 #Sapporo2026 #Stockholm2026

During a trip to Austria Thursday, International Olympic Committee (IOC) Vice President Juan Antonio Samaranch played up the chances of the Graz 2026 Olympic Winter Games bid.

IOC Vice President Juan Antonio Samaranch (right) Visits Austrian Olympic Committee in Vienna (ÖOC Photo)

“An Austrian application would be a big plus for the IOC, for the Olympic brand,” Samaranch said according to the…

Opponents @KPGraz Of #Graz2026 Olympic Bid Laud #Sion2026 Defeat As They Get Close To Forcing Their Own #Referendum

With intent to topple a 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games bid in Graz, the Austrian Communist Party (KPÖ) Sunday congratulated voters across Valais in Switzerland for voting against funding to host the same event in Sion in 2026, ending the rival campaign.

Newsletter in Graz, Austria with headline “Olympics in Graz? YES to Referendum” (Photo: KPÖ Graz Facebook)

Graz KPÖ councilor Elke Kahr…

Austrian Olympic Committee #ÖOC Gives Conditional Approval For Graz and Schladming 2026 Winter Games Bid #Graz2026 #Austria2026

The Austrian Olympic Committee (ÖOC) Wednesday gave conditional approval to move forward with a 2026 Olympic Winter Games bids from Graz and Schladming, ensuring that the project can meet an International Olympic Committee (IOC) March 31 deadline to express interest.

Graz, along with Schladming in Austria, have expressed interest to host 2026 Olympic Winter Games (© Graz Tourismus – Harry…

New Poll Shows Support For #Austria2026 Olympic Bid In #Graz2026 and Schladming

A new poll released Tuesday reveals that more people across the Styrian State in Austria support a 2026 Olympic Winter Games bid in Graz and Schladming, than those opposing the project.

“Those in favour of an Olympic bid application (in percent)” – Kronen Zeitung graphic

The poll, released by Kronen Zeitung shows that 46 percent of respondents over the age of 16 support the plan to bid for the…