The saying “Let the Games begin!” first applied to the Winter Olympics in 1924. That was when the first official Olympic Games took place, representing the culmination of more than three decades of ... NBC Washington: 2030 and 2034 Winter Olympics sites continue to feel the impact of climate change concerns 2030 and 2034 Winter Olympics sites continue to feel the impact of climate change concerns WIVB-TV: Effect of climate change on Winter Olympics: List of possible host sites shrinking Belgian biathlete Maya Cloetens can’t help but think about the future of winter sports as she trains for next month’s Olympic Games in Milan and Cortina, Italy.

Understanding the Context

Evidence of climate change is all ... Effect of climate change on Winter Olympics: List of possible host sites shrinking The New York Times: Some Olympic Leaders Want to See Fixed Winter Games Host Cities The International Olympic Committee cited concerns over climate change on Friday for its wish to pick two Winter Olympics hosts next July — putting Salt Lake City quickly into play for the 2034 ...