Poland Sets Sights on Hosting the Olympics in 2040 or 2044, Tusk Announces

Poland, which co-hosted Euro 2012 and last summer’s European Games, has yet to host the Olympics.

Warsaw: Poland is aiming to host the Olympic Games in either 2040 or 2044, according to Prime Minister Donald Tusk. In a statement made on Friday, Tusk acknowledged that while the feasibility of this goal is still uncertain, he is optimistic about the prospects and is committed to making it a reality.

“Taking into account the preliminary decisions and declaration of the International Olympic Committee, we can talk about 2040 or 2044,” Tusk told reporters during a press conference focused on modernizing soccer stadiums.

Poland, which co-hosted the Euro football tournament with Ukraine in 2012 and last summer’s multi-sport European Games, has yet to host the Olympics. The previous Polish administration had expressed interest in bidding for the 2036 Summer Olympics.

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The 2028 Summer Games are set to take place in Los Angeles, with Brisbane, Australia, slated to host the 2032 Olympics. Egypt has also announced its intention to bid for the 2036 and 2040 Summer Olympics.

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Despite some skepticism surrounding the costs, scandals, and legacy of hosting the Games, Tokyo’s 2020 Olympics, which were held without spectators due to COVID-19, and the recent Paris Games, which have been praised for revitalizing the Olympic brand, highlight the complex landscape of Olympic bidding.

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