Dejected Sapporo finally drops out of the Winter Olympics bid business
It could have been left unsaid, but Sapporo Mayor Akimoto Katsuhiro announced Tuesday that his city would abandon all plans…
Sapporo to end 2030 Winter Olympics bid
According to a report by Japan’s Kyodo News, Sapporo’s years long pursuit to host the Winter Olympics in 2030 is…
Japan to support Sapporo Winter Olympics bid for 2034 or later, and drop plans for 2030
The Japanese Olympic Committee (JOC) has reportedly decided to approve a Sapporo Olympic and Paralympic Games bid for 2034 or…
Sapporo to discuss delaying Winter Olympics bid to 2034 after re-elected Mayor vows to proceed with plans
The bid to host future Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games could be thrown into further disarray if Sapporo agrees with…
Sapporo suspends promotion of 2030 Winter Olympics bid to review, and survey public nationwide
Sapporo became the latest city to step back from their Olympic and Paralympic Games bid Tuesday leaving the International Olympic…
IOC President cancels “Thank You” Tokyo trip amid corruption scandal, further tainting Sapporo 2030 Winter Olympics bid
International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach has opted not to travel to Tokyo this month to attend a celebration…
Sapporo to launch committee to back 2030 Winter Olympics bid
The City of Sapporo and the Japanese Olympic Committee (JOC) will launch a new committee next month aimed at promoting…
Majority support Sapporo 2030 Winter Olympics bid according to new preliminary poll
Residents in Sapporo and across Hokkaido prefecture have indicated support for Japan’s 2030 Olympic and Paralympic Games bid according to…
