The venues from those games are the foundation of a potential 2026 bid. The IOC has since committed US$925 million, or CDN$1.2 billion, in cash and services to the 2026 host city. Corruption scandals and images of derelict facilities from some previous Olympic Games has decreased the desire of the world’s cities to bid for games. The ski jump in Whistler, as well as Edmonton’s sports facilities, have been discussed for possible inclusion in Calgary’s potential bid. Other cities mulling a possible 2026 bid include Stockholm, Sweden, Sapporo, Japan, Erzurum, Turkey and a joint Italian bid involving Turin, Milan and Cortina.

Source: National Post September 11, 2018 10:52 UTC