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Krakow's Official Bid to Host the XXIV Winter Olympic Games in 2022: Exhibition Details

Discover the historic submission event at the Museum of Sport and Tourism for Krakow's 2022 Winter Olympics candidacy.

This special exhibition delves into Krakow's journey to become an official candidate for the XXIV Winter Olympic Games in 2022. It recounts the significant event held on November 7th at the Museum of Sport and Tourism in Warsaw, where the bid document was officially signed by the Polish Olympic Committee. Explore the key figures from Krakow and Slovakia involved in this ambitious and historic candidacy for Poland.

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This page details the official submission of Krakow's candidacy to host the XXIV Winter Olympic Games in 2022. It covers the event held at the Museum of Sport and Tourism in Warsaw where the document was signed, and lists key figures involved in the bid.

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The page announces that Krakow has officially become a candidate to host the XXIV Winter Olympic Games in 2022. It describes the event held on November 7th at the Museum of Sport and Tourism in Warsaw, where the Polish Olympic Committee signed the document to be submitted to the IOC. The article highlights the significance of this bid for Poland, noting that no Polish city has ever hosted the Winter Olympics. It mentions the representation from Krakow's authorities, including Mayor Jacek Majchrowski and Deputy Mayor Magdalena Sroka, as well as representatives from Slovakia for potential shared competitions. Jagna Marczułajtis-Walczak, a snowboarder and MP, has been appointed as the chair of the 'Krakow 2022' application committee. The page also outlines the application timeline, with the IOC presenting the candidate list in July 2014 and the final decision to be made on July 31, 2015, during the 127th IOC session in Kuala Lumpur. Other cities that have submitted bids or expressed interest are also mentioned.

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Museum of Sport and Tourism
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From Nov 7, 2013
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