HOST CITY ELECTION Outlining Areas of Cooperation and Opportunities for the Two Host Cities and the IOC
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FACTSHEET HOST CITIES ELECTION UPDATE - MARCH 2018 HOST CITY ELECTION outlining areas of cooperation and opportunities for the two host cities and the IOC. Strategies for 2024/2028 mutual benefits, efficiencies and reductions in On 13 September 2017 at the IOC Session in costs and complexities are being explored. Lima, Paris was elected as host city of the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad in 2024, and Los Angeles as host city of the Games of the XXXIV CANDIDATURE PROCESS FOR Olympiad in 2028. Awarding both Games THE GAMES OF THE XXXIII simultaneously was a historic decision for the OLYMPIAD IN 2024 International Olympic Committee (IOC). The sequence of events which led to this unique outcome took place as outlined below. Olympic Agenda 2020 and the Candidature Process Philosophy 1) In June 2017, the Executive Board (EB) Prior to the Tripartite Agreement, a comprehensive Candidature Process for the decided to put forward a proposal to the IOC Olympic Games 2024 took place. The IOC’s Session to simultaneously award the adoption of Olympic Agenda 2020 in late 2014 Olympic Games 2024 and 2028. The EB brought an entirely new philosophy to the highlighted that having two outstanding cities selection of Olympic host cities. The philosophy was a unique opportunity for the Olympic aims to reduce costs and adopt a flexible Games Movement. The EB therefore called for an model that adapts to a Candidate City’s unique Extraordinary Session to take place on 11 context. and 12 July. The IOC developed the process to increase 2) On 11 July 2017, in Lausanne, Switzerland, dialogue between the IOC and Candidate Cities to enable continuous improvement of the Games the IOC Extraordinary Session unanimously project. The new approach shaped the process approved, in principle, the EB’s proposal. as an invitation for cities to present projects that best match their long-term sports, economic, 3) This initiated a period of discussion between social and environmental development plans. A the IOC and the two 2024 Candidate Cities, strong emphasis was placed on sustainability, and resulted in Los Angeles declaring its legacy and cost savings. The IOC underlined its candidature for the Olympic Games 2028. efforts to reduce the complexity of organising the This was followed by a Tripartite Agreement Games and to maximise the use of existing and between the IOC, the two Candidate Cities temporary venues. and their National Olympic Committees, and The reforms have had a profound and positive the release of the Host City Contract 2028 on effect. The cities fully embraced the spirit of 31 July 2017. Olympic Agenda 2020 and its emphasis on legacy, sustainability and cost containment. 4) The Tripartite Agreement was ratified by the full IOC membership at the IOC Session in Lima. This confirmed Paris as the host of the The Invitation Phase Olympic Games 2024, and Los Angeles as The Invitation Phase is a non-binding opportunity the host of the Olympic Games 2028. for potential Candidate Cities to meet the IOC to discuss the Olympic Games and the Candidature Collaboration between the two cities has begun Process. The Invitation Phase 2024 ran from and a framework for cooperation between Paris March 2015 to September 2015. Vision and 2024 and Los Angeles 2028 has been drawn up, Games Concept and bid legacy were key topics Page 1/5 that were discussed. The following was − put together a solid concept to meet the long- highlighted throughout this phase: term development and legacy plans for the - Successful Olympic Games start with a city and region; and vision that aligns Games planning with the − placed a strong emphasis on sustainability. realities, needs and aspirations of the host city, region and nation. Stage 2: Governance, Legal and Venue - A clear and realistic vision from the earliest Funding stages of a candidature is essential to This stage ensured that cities had the necessary develop a sustainable Games concept and legal and financial mechanisms in place to host venue plan. the Games. Cities focused on the development - Bidding for the Games presents an of their governance structures, legal elements opportunity to create effective and efficient and political, private and public support. partnerships and to deliver a successful legacy. Stage 3: Games Delivery, Experience and - Irrespective of the outcome of the election, Venue Legacy bidding can be a powerful catalyst for This stage focused on Games delivery and positive change and an opportunity for social, sustainable legacy plans. The cities developed economic and environmental development. their plans for Games-time stakeholder experience, with a strong focus on athlete After the Invitation Phase, National Olympic experience. Committees (NOCs) which took the decision to bid for the Olympic Games 2024 entered the Analysis and Course Correction official Candidature Process. A total of four cities endorsed by their NOCs officially submitted their Candidature File – Stage ONE PROCESS – THREE STAGES 1 to the IOC. These cities, in order of the drawing The official Candidature Process 2024 began on of lots, were: Los Angeles (United States), Rome 15 September 2015 and comprised three stages: (Italy), Budapest (Hungary) and Paris (France)1. Stage 1: Vision, Games Concept and Legacy Stage 2: Governance, Legal and Venue Funding An IOC Evaluation Commission Working Group Stage 3: Games Delivery, Experience and Venue analysed the candidature file submissions for Legacy stages 1 and 2, and reported its findings to the IOC EB. The EB then confirmed the transition of Each stage addressed different elements of the the cities to the next stage. cities’ proposals and presented the unique context of each city. Three official submissions by New to the Candidature Process 2024 was the Candidate Cities in line with the above stages concept of “review” and “course correction”. were delivered. Individual feedback based on the analysis by the Evaluation Commission Working Group was Stage 1: Vision, Games Concept and Legacy provided to each city on its project. Individual Candidate Cities put together their Games vision, video conferences were arranged to discuss this concept and legacy plans. Cities: feedback with the Candidate Cities, who used − built national support from stakeholders and this information to adapt and course-correct their the general public; project if necessary. 1 The cities of Rome, Budapest and Hamburg withdrew from the Candidature Process. Host Cities Election2024/2028 / 5 March 2018 Page 2/5 The IOC Evaluation Commission analysed the 1) The Association of the National Olympic stage 3 submissions and published a full report Committees (ANOC) General Assembly based on this submission and its findings from 2) The Candidate City Briefing for IOC stages 1 and 2. Members and Olympic International Federations TRANSFER OF KNOWLEDGE 3) The Host City Election at the IOC Session in Workshops Lima Cities were invited to attend IOC workshops during each stage of the process, to better shape During the two-day Candidate City Briefing for their value propositions and discuss proposals IOC Members and Olympic International and potential solutions to deliver excellent Federations (IFs), the IOC Members and IF Games. Presidents and Secretaries General received a full briefing on each city’s project and participated Observer Programme in Q+A sessions. This meeting took place in An integral element of the Olympic Games Lausanne in July 2017. The Evaluation Knowledge (OGK) platform of learning, the Commission 2024 reported on its key findings Observer Programme provided a unique and participated in a Q+A session. opportunity to learn from and experience real Olympic Games operations. The Candidate Cities 2024 attended the Rio 2016 Observer IOC EVALUATION Programme and witnessed how operations were COMMISSION FOR THE GAMES carried out. Cities use these learnings and best practices to relate to their own organisational and OF THE OLYMPIAD IN 2024 cultural contexts. The Evaluation Commission 2024, appointed by the IOC President, was composed of IOC Games Debrief Members and representatives of the IFs, NOCs, Led by the IOC, the Games Debrief is a transfer athletes and the International Paralympic of knowledge between the most recent Committee (IPC), as well as advisors. The task Organising Committee and future host cities and of this Commission, chaired by IOC member Candidate Cities. The Debrief touches on all Patrick Baumann, was to conduct an on-the- aspects of Games organisation through a ground analysis of the Candidate Cities and combination of plenary and breakout sessions. prepare a report with its findings. As defined by Participants benefit from invaluable advice on the Olympic Charter, the Evaluation best practices and the challenges and Commission’s job is to: opportunities linked to the organisation of the • study the candidatures of all cities; Olympic Games. The Candidate Cities 2024 • carry out a site visit to each city; and attended the Rio 2016 Games Debrief. • produce a report highlighting the opportunities and challenges. This report was released on 5 July 2017. CANDIDATE CITY PRESENTATIONS IOC EVALUATION To reduce costs for Candidate Cities, and in line COMMISSION FOR THE GAMES with Olympic Agenda 2020, the number of presentations given throughout the process was OF THE OLYMPIAD IN 2028 reduced to three. The Evaluation Commission 2028, appointed by the IOC President, was composed of the same Host Cities Election2024/2028 / 5 March 2018 Page 3/5 members as the Evaluation Commission 2024. FORMER ELECTIONS FOR THE The mandate differed due to the thorough analysis which had already taken place for the GAMES OF THE OLYMPIAD Candidature Process 2024. Los Angeles Election of Atlanta (USA) as host city provided the Commission with information of the Games of the XXVI Olympiad in relating to changes to its project for the 2028 1996 (during the 96th IOC Session in Games which was analysed by the Commission. Tokyo). A report was released on 11 September which Other Candidate Cities: Athens (GRE), focused solely on the changes since the 2024 Belgrade (YOU), Manchester (GBR), report.