What now for Calgary, Canada and Olympic Games after 2026 rejection?
Calgary will redefine its reputation as a winter sport powerhouse in the aftermath of a vote rejecting a bid for the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
In a city where recreational and international athletes ski, board and skate in the legacy venues from the 1988 Winter Olympics, the results of a plebiscite indicate that distinction doesn’t warrant bidding for another games.
In the non-binding plebiscite, just under 40 per cent of eligible voters cast a ballot, and 56 per cent cast a dissenting one.
A Calgary city council that was nervous and divided over bidding is expected to scuttle it Monday.