The information is credible. According to the Wall Street Journal, the IOC has reportedly made its choice in the race for the 2024 Games. The Olympic organization seems determined not to choose a single winner, by awarding two editions of the Games at once.
The revelation by the American newspaper suggests that they are moving swiftly towards an agreement that would grant Paris the Summer Games in 2024, followed by Los Angeles hosting the Olympic fortnight in 2028.
Next step: Friday, June 9. The IOC commission is set to debate in Lausanne, during a long day of meetings, on the issue of the double vote for 2024-2028. The four vice-presidents of the Olympic organization will present their report on this issue.
Unless an unlikely scenario occurs, the outcome will favor the expectations of Thomas Bach, the instigator of this revolution in the world of Olympism. However, we will have to wait at least until mid-July, perhaps even later, to really know more about the order of the winners.
The Wall Street Journal refers to informants “close to the matter.” But its details are precise.
Subject to packaging that ensures Los Angeles appears as a winner, just like Paris, on September 13 in Lima, the 2028 option seems quite suitable for the American team.
The WSJ claims to know that there are financial compensations for this “deal” negotiated behind the scenes. This “gesture” by the IOC would consist of greater assistance in preparing the Games (rumored to be $2 billion).
This option gives Californians more time to complete renovation works at LAX airport, strengthen their public transit system, and finish the campus expansion at UCLA.
Finally, the 2028 option presents the advantage of securing the Olympic Games in the United States without the presence of Donald Trump in the White House.
