The president of the Polish Olympic Committee, Radosław Piesiewicz, admitted that he had spoken with President Andrzej Duda and IOC chief Thomas Bach about hosting the 2036 games in Poland. He added that he hopes to meet with the Prime Minister on this issue.
I have spoken with President Duda and IOC chief Thomas Bach. I hope to speak with the Prime Minister soon and discuss whether we will submit the documents and our offer.
– Piesiewicz said on Radio Zet.
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Changing the training system
He also highlighted that organizing such an event would also require a change in the training system.
If the games were held in Poland, we would have to change the training system, just like Great Britain did, when we do the games it is not to win 10-12 medals
– he noted, referring to the 2012 London Olympics.
He emphasized that there are well-prepared sports facilities in Poland and many volunteers willing to help.
Can we afford it? Yes. The infrastructure exists and is constantly growing, is being built and will be improved. Poland could apply to host the event in 2036.
– he added.
President Duda’s initiative
Poland has never bid for the Summer Olympics before. Zakopane fought for the winter season, but without success. The current edition is being held in Paris, in four years it will be held in Los Angeles, and in eight years it will be held in Brisbane, Australia.
The idea of applying to host the 2036 Olympic Games in Poland was first announced by President Andrzej Duda in September last year during the European Congress of Sport and Tourism in Zakopane.
Today, the president of the Polish Olympic Committee was also asked about rumors that the president of the International Basketball Federation was a guest at the Polish House in Paris.
Something is going to happen. In two years’ time there will be a major sporting event in Poland, I can already say that. I hope that together with the Secretary and the President we will announce it soon.
– said Piesiewicz, who is also president of the Polish Basketball Association.
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