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Winter Olympic venues confirmed with events in two countries

Winter Olympic venues confirmed with events in two countries
BBC Sport Wednesday 16 September 2026, 13:54 UTC 1 min read
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The sporting venues for the 2030 Winter Games are confirmed, with events to be held in Lyon and the French Alps - except speed skating, which will take place in the Netherlands.

The sporting venues for the 2030 Winter Games are confirmed, with events to be held in Lyon and the French Alps - except speed skating, which will take place in the Netherlands.
Winter Olympic (LOCATION) Winter Games (EVENT) Lyon (LOCATION) French (ORG) Alps (LOCATION) Netherlands (LOCATION)
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