Salt Lake City, UT, September 26, 2026 —

International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Kirsty Coventry concluded a visit to Salt Lake City, Utah, this week. The primary purpose of her trip was to engage in discussions regarding the forthcoming 2034 Winter Olympic Games.

The visit held significance for leaders within the U.S. Olympic movement. It served as an opportunity to highlight and affirm the widespread enthusiasm and active engagement demonstrated by Utah in its capacity to host major international Olympic events.

This engagement in Salt Lake City also underscores the broader landscape of Olympic event hosting within the United States. It comes in the context of preparations and anticipation for the 2028 Summer Games, which are scheduled to take place in Los Angeles, California. The collaboration and shared commitment across different regions are seen as crucial for the successful execution of these large-scale international sporting spectacles.

President Coventry’s discussions in Salt Lake City focused on the planning and operational aspects related to the 2034 Winter Games. While specific details of the discussions were not provided, the event signals ongoing progress in the preparations for future Olympic competitions.

Utah has previously hosted the Winter Olympics in 2002, and the region has expressed sustained interest in being a candidate for future Winter Games. The current discussions reflect the IOC’s continued dialogue with potential host cities and regions worldwide.

The broader U.S. Olympic strategy involves coordinating efforts for multiple upcoming games, with Los Angeles hosting the 2028 Summer Olympics and Salt Lake City being a focal point for the 2034 Winter Olympics. This multi-year approach to hosting major events demonstrates a commitment to leveraging experience and infrastructure across different Olympic cycles.



Story summarized from the original created by Lisa Riley Roche on www.deseret.com, see more information here.

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