SportPosted at: Apr 1 2021 3:12PM

Soul proposes to IOC hosting 2032 Olympics jointly with Pyongyang: Reports

Moscow, Apr 1 (Sputnik) South Korea’s Seoul had sent a proposal to the International Olympic Committee of its bid to host the 2032 Olympics jointly with North Korean capital Pyongyang, the Yonhap news agency reported on Thursday, citing Seoul’s metropolitan government.
"The IOC selected Australia's Brisbane as the preferred host for the 2032 Summer Olympics in a surprise move announced on Feb. 25. The South Korean government and the Seoul city immediately expressed regrets at the decision and held consultations with the IOC, leading to the presentation of the co-hosting proposal," the local government said, as quoted by Yonhap.
The Seoul government said that the proposal to co-host the 2032 Olympics with Pyongyang has been submitted to the Future Host Commission of the IOC.
The local authorities asked the IOC to continue talks with other cities on hosting the games, as Brisbane is not yet confirmed as the final venue for the 2032 Olympics.
South Korean President Moon Jae-in and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un agreed to cooperate on hosting the 2032 Olympics in 2018 through the Pyongyang Joint Declaration.
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