Tribute to Daniel Brélaz

Tribute to Daniel Brélaz

Tribute to Daniel Brélaz January 2026 It is with deep sadness that the World Union of Olympic Cities announces the passing of Daniel Brélaz, former Mayor of Lausanne, Co-Founder and President of Honour of the World Union of Olympic Cities. On behalf of all members, we...
Mexico 50th Anniversary!

Mexico 50th Anniversary!

Mexico 50th Anniversary! © Indeporte Cuidad Mexico October 2021 The 1968 Mexico City Olympic Games definitely influenced the course of History in many ways, and first of all through a series of historical “firsts” that had a long-lasting impact. Through a year-round...
Stockholm Olympic Centennial Jubilee

Stockholm Olympic Centennial Jubilee

Stockholm Olympic Centennial Jubilee © Stockholms Stadt September 2021 The 1912 Olympic Games are a milestone in Swedish history, credited with helping turn Sweden into a nation of sports-fans and with making sport a much more accessible and natural part of everyday...
Paris 2024 Designation Celebration

Paris 2024 Designation Celebration

Paris 2024 Designation Celebration © Ville de Paris August 2021 The countdown has now started for Paris 2024. Anne Hidalgo, the Host City’s Mayor for the next summer Games received the Olympic flag in Tokyo during the occasion of Tokyo 2020 closure ceremony....