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The 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing concluded on Feb. 20, and the world watched in the weeks past as athletes went for — and snagged — the gold.
Paris, France
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According to theParis Convention and Visitors Bureau, beach volleyball will be played opposite the Eiffel Tower on the Champs de Mars, while fencing and Taekwondo will take place in the Grand Palais. Archery will be hosted on the esplanade at Invalides, and cyclers will ride along the Champs-Elysées. Soccer games will be played in the Parc des Princes, while tennis and boxing are scheduled for Roland Garros stadium.
Dreamiest of all, the equestrian events will commence in the park of the Palace of Versailles.
Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy
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Ski mountaineering involves skiing and hiking up — and down — mountain trails, according toESPN. The sport will have five events, including a mixed-gender relay.
In adding it to the docket, the IOC cited the sport’s history and popularity in host nation Italy, as well as its expansion through the U.S. and Canada, among other countries.
Los Angeles, U.S.A.
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Notably sustainable,no new permanent athleticvenues will need to be constructed for LA28, as the Golden State is already home to an array of world-class facilities.
In another fun fact of thegame plan, the Athlete’s Village will be hosted at the University of California, Los Angeles, welcoming more than 15,000 hopefuls to the campus centrally located between Hollywood and Santa Monica.
Brisbane, Australia
In an interesting twist, the capital of Queensland will be the first non-major city to host the prestigious sporting event for the first time in years. According to theAssociated Press, Brisbane’s bid ultimately got the green light from the IOC as “a passion-driven, athlete-centric offer from a sports-loving nation.”
To learn more about all the Olympic and Paralympic hopefuls, visitTeamUSA.org. Watch the Winter the Paralympics, beginning March 4, on NBC.
source: people.com
