Swiss government throws weight behind 2038 Winter Olympics bid (opens original article in a new tab)

Switzerland's government has officially supported the 2038 Winter Olympics bid, aiming to host the games for the first time since 1948, with environmental concerns raised by local populations.

• Switzerland's government formally backed the 2038 Winter Olympics bid
• The bid includes up to 200 million Swiss francs in federal funding
• Environmental concerns from Alpine populations about the Games' impact