Ukraine to bid for 2030 Olympic Winter Games despite threats of Russian attack
Ukraine intend to proceed with a bid to host the Olympic Winter Games in 2030 in spite of current political tensions with neighbour Russia, sports minister Vadym Gutzeit said Friday.
“Yes, we have inadequate infrastructure for the winter sports but we’re working on it,” Mr Gutzeit told the Ukrainian parliament.
Ukraine is currently looking at how to manage an Olympic bid which could bring prestige to the country.
At the ongoing Winter Games in Beijing, Ukraine has won only a silver medal through ski freestyler Olexander Abramenko.
The 2026 Winter Games will be held in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo in Italy.
The 2030 candidates so far include Sapporo in Japan, Salt Lake City in the U.S. and Vancouver in Canada.
(dpa/NAN)
More from Peoples Gazette
Economy
Buhari regime will continue to borrow without subsidy removal: Femi Adesina
“You know how much could have been saved if the subsidy was removed and how it could have been diverted to other areas and spheres of national life.
Politics
2023 Presidency: I’m Nigerian, not Igbo says Pius Anyim
Mr Anyim’s stance comes amidst agitation for a president of Igbo extraction based on arguments that since Nigeria returned to democratic rule in 1999, the South-East has not produced a president
World
Russia-Ukraine war would be catastrophic: UN chief Guterres
Mr Guterres noted that the threat to global security today “is more complex and probably higher” than during the Cold War.
Economy
We need foreign support to tackle unemployment, Buhari regime tells France
Mr Muron also sought to understand how the government planned to achieve its objective of creating jobs, increasing productivity and reducing poverty.
States
Cattle market killings: Be proactive next time, ACF tells Abia govt, police
The Arewa group said eight people and some cattle died in the Abia attack.
States
NSCDC deploys special Female Strike Force to Kwara
The Female Strike Force is said to begin operation by the second quarter of 2022.
States
Ondo judiciary generates N165 million in 2021: Official
“The Judiciary made the highest amount of collection of revenue in the history of Ondo State.”
