Oslo Apply for Financial Support from Government for 2022 Winter Olympic Games Bid
June 20, 2013
Oslo signaled their intent to host the 2022 Winter Olympics and Paralympics by applying for financial government aid today.
The application delivered by the City of Oslo together with the Norwegian Olympic and Paralympic Committee and Confederation of Sports was the next step following the June 5th approval by the Oslo City Council to officially seek the 2022 Winter Olympics and Paralympics.
“The Winter Olympics and Paralympics is an international celebration of sports and culture, viagra one where we will wish a heartily welcome to everyone to visit Oslo and Norway in 2022. It is our aim to create an event where everyone feels welcome, viagra 60mg ” said Governing Mayor of Oslo, Stian Berger Røsland.
With their concept “Games in the City’, Oslo will look to create the ultimate compact and urban Winter Olympics in the heart of the capital city itself. The venues will be located in a half-circle throughout the city, just 10 – 15 minutes from the Athletes and Media Villages. The Medal Ceremonies and culture events will be located in the city center.
Røsland continued: “Oslo is the only city on the planet that is able to organize the Winter Olympics in an urban setting. ‘Games in the City’ is a concept where – with very few exceptions – all competitions will take place within the city limits. We will use the city’s unique location between the mountains and the fjords, together with a good and stable winter climate to present international big city life in balance with fantastic experiences from nature.”