Beijing to Host 2022 Winter Olympics ❄️

The host city of the 2022 winter Olympics has been announced. <br /><br /> Beijing was awarded the games just seven years after hosting the summer Olympics in 2008. <br /><br /> The Chinese capital is the first city to host both summer and winter Olympics.<br /><br /> The four European candidate, including winter sports venues Stockholm and Oslo, all dropped out of the running because of financial concerns. <br /><br /> Beijing becomes first city to host both a Winter & Summer Games http://t.co/FcWyVeTXCk pic.twitter.com/FBjtvEEA2l— CP24 (@CP24) July 31, 2015<br /> <br /><br /> Beijing will rely almost exclusively on artificial snow during the winter games.<br /><br /> Analysts say the Chinese capital offers a solid option during tough economic times with many of its venues ready. <br /><br /> The International Olympic Committee said the city’s contract would ensure human rights protection, freedom of reporting, and non-discrimination during the sixteen days of the games. <br /><br /> The 2022 Winter Youth Olympic Games will take place in the Swiss City of Lausanne.