Tahoe And Reno Say ‘No’ To Hosting 2030 Winter Olympics

· Nov. 13, 2018, 12:34 am

Photo: Gus Kenworthy 2018 Winter Olympics (AP) — Gus Kenworthy jumps during slopestyle at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, Sunday, Feb. 18, 2018.

The Reno-Tahoe area will not be making a play to host the Winter Olympics.

The Tahoe Daily Tribune reported Monday that the Reno-Tahoe Winter Games Coalition announced it was declining a bid invitation from the U.S. Olympic Committee.

According to the coalition's board chairman, it would not be practical financially to put in a bid.

Chairman Brian Krolicki said in a statement it was honored to be considered alongside Denver and Salt Lake City as possible hosts for the 2030 games.

The invitation calls for a detailed workbook addressing venue planning, transportation planning, security and other issues.

U.S. Olympic Committee CEO Sarah Hirshland says the committee looks forward to identifying new opportunities for the Reno-Tahoe region.

The area hosted the 1960 Olympic Winter Games.

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