Salt Lake City's Winter Olympics future uncertain as IOC decision looms
Salt Lake City is awaiting the International Olympic Committee's decision on whether it will be selected as the host for the 2030 or 2034 Winter Olympics. Under the IOC's new host selection process, the city is expected to enter into "targeted dialogue" with the IOC unless it fails to fulfill certain obligations and government contracts. Salt Lake City is considered a strong candidate due to its preparedness, compact footprint, lack of new permanent structures, and public approval. However, the IOC's decision on the edition of the Games and the possibility of other contenders entering the dialogue process adds uncertainty to the outcome.