Reno-Tahoe area drops effort to host 2030 Winter Olympics

The Associated Press

November 12, 2018 - 1:23 pm

Updated November 12, 2018 - 6:59 pm

Olympic rings are covered with fresh snow at the Phoenix Snow Park as preparations continue for the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — The Reno-Tahoe area will not be making a play to host the Winter Olympics.

The Tahoe Daily Tribune reported Monday that the Reno-Tahoe Winter Games Coalition announced it was declining a bid invitation from the U.S. Olympic Committee.

According to the coalition’s board chairman, it would not be practical financially to put in a bid.

Chairman Brian Krolicki said in a statement it was honored to be considered alongside Denver and Salt Lake City as possible hosts for the 2030 games.

The invitation calls for a detailed workbook addressing venue planning, transportation planning, security and other issues.

U.S. Olympic Committee CEO Sarah Hirshland says the committee looks forward to identifying new opportunities for the Reno-Tahoe region.

The area hosted the 1960 Olympic Winter Games.

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