"Salt Lake City: The Perfect Host for the 2034 Winter Olympics"
Salt Lake City has been deemed a "preferred host" by the International Olympic Committee for the 2034 Winter Olympics, moving a step closer to hosting the Games. The city's ability to use existing venues from the 2002 Winter Games played a major role in the decision. The IOC also announced a "privileged dialogue" with Switzerland for the 2038 Olympics. Salt Lake City's bid makes sense due to its infrastructure, privately funded housing plans, and the need for a strong U.S. audience for media rights deals.