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Lake Placid and NYC form exploratory committee to study hosting future Winter Olympics
By Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· June 21, 2026
· 1 min read
The state of New York is forming an exploratory committee to consider whether Lake Placid and New York City should bid to co-host a future Winter Olympics.The announcement Monday from Gov. Kathy Hochul's office suggested a dual-hosting format, the likes of which Milan and Cortina pulled off at th...
Key takeaway Kathy Hochul's office suggested a dual-hosting format, the likes of which Milan and Cortina pulled off at th...
Why this matters in The San Antonio
San Antonio residents may wonder what a potential Winter Olympics bid in New York means for their own city. While the two are distinct, the exploratory committee's formation could have implications for Texas's own sporting events and infrastructure. As Lake Placid and New York City consider a dual-hosting format, San Antonio might take note of the potential economic and tourism benefits that could come with hosting large-scale international events. The Alamo City has successfully hosted various events, such as the NCAA Men's Final Four, and could potentially learn from New York's experience in bidding for and hosting the Olympics. Furthermore, the mention of climate change's impact on winter sports venues is a reminder that Texas's own weather patterns and environmental concerns should be considered when planning for future sporting events in the state.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 21, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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