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Sapporo mayor to halt 2030 Olympic bid promotion amid Tokyo Games scandal

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The Sapporo bid has been battered by a corruption scandal surrounding the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. The governor of the Hokkaido prefecture said last week that the scandal had been a blow to Sapporo's chances. The International Olympic Committee announced earlier this month that it might delay announcing a 2030 venue until 2024.

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CBC News

Sapporo officials reportedly 'reviewing' bid for 2030 Winter Olympics

Sapporo officials and the Japanese Olympic Committee are "reviewing" the promotion of their bid to land the 2030 Winter Games, news agency Kyodo reported Tuesday.

1 year ago·Canada

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Sapporo mayor says Tokyo bid-rigging hurt its Olympic bid

TOKYO (AP) — Sapporo Mayor Katsuhiro Akimoto and the Japanese Olympic Committee say they will “discontinue for some time” their effort to land the 2030 Winter Games because of damage done by the Tokyo Olympic bid-rigging scandal.

1 year ago·United States

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abc News

Report: Sapporo 'reviewing' bid promotion for 2030 Olympics

Sapporo officials and the Japanese Olympic Committee are “reviewing" their bid to land the 2030 Winter Games

1 year ago·United States

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Report: Sapporo 'reviewing' bid promotion for 2030 Olympics

By STEPHEN WADE AP Sports Writer TOKYO (AP) — Sapporo officials and the Japanese Olympic Committee are “reviewing” their bid to land the 2030 Winter Games. Japanese news agency Kyodo had few details in its brief report. The Sapporo bid has been battered by a corruption scandal surrounding the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Sapporo had been considered the favorite for 2030 with Salt Lake City seen as the leader to land 2034. The International Olympic Commi…

1 year ago·Colorado Springs, United States

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