IOC hosted the 2022 Winter Olympic Games applicant cities in Lausanne for orientation seminar

Delegates from the six cities vying to host the 2022 Olympic Winter Games will return home equipped with valuable insight into the bidding process following a three-day Applicant City Seminar hosted by the International Olympic Committee that concluded today in Saint-Sulpice, Switzerland.

Led by Olympic Games Executive Director Gilbert Felli and Head of Bid City Relations Jacqueline Barrett, the seminar focused on a range of important themes and requirements, in particular legacy and sustainability, which the representatives from Almaty (Kazakhstan), Beijing (China), Krakow (Poland), Lviv (Ukraine), Oslo (Norway) and Stockholm (Sweden) were encouraged to adapt to fit their local needs to best serve their cities, regions and nations.

Stefano Manelli of Citec Torino was invited as transport advisor to present on transport challenges and solutions for Games operations.