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Winter Sports Federations Reject Summer Events in Olympics

11/13/2025

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The Winter Olympic sports federations (WOF) oppose including summer sports in the Winter Games, arguing such proposals would dilute the event’s identity.
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is reviewing Olympic programs amid climate-change concerns and notes France will host the 2030 Winter Olympics, followed by Salt Lake City in 2034.
Ivo Ferriani, the Winter Olympic sports federations president, says innovation should enhance existing winter sports rather than add summer disciplines.

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The Winter Olympic sports federations (WOF) oppose including summer sports in the Winter Games, arguing such proposals would dilute the event’s identity.
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is reviewing Olympic programs amid climate-change concerns and notes France will host the 2030 Winter Olympics, followed by Salt Lake City in 2034.
Ivo Ferriani, the Winter Olympic sports federations president, says innovation should enhance existing winter sports rather than add summer disciplines.