2022 Winter Olympics candidate cities

Population

Olympics
Venues
Venue locations
Budget
Public support
Positive points
Negative points
Status

1.6 million
Lost 2014 Winter Games bid
10 (8 existing, 2 being built)
Games: $1.752bn
Infrastructure: $4.5bn (includes projects not directlyfor Olympics)
85 percent in Almaty, 87 percent in Kazakhstan

Compact layout with venues within 30km radius. Short travel times and distances. Traditional winter setting with tall mountains and plenty of natural snow. Use of existing venues

Relatively unknown to IOC members. Lacks experience in hosting big international sports events. Uncertain future political and economic stability. Potential shortage of hotel rooms

Former underdog, now seen as legitimate contender

21 million
Hosted 2008 Summer Games
9 (6 existing, 3 planned)
Games: $1.558bn
Infrastructure: $1.511bn (excludes rail line betweenBeijing and mountain venues)
88 percent in Beijing,
92 percent in China

Experience of hosting 2008 Games. Use of 2008 venues,including “Bird’s Nest” and “Water Cube”. China is seen as politically and economically stable. Familiarity with IOC members

Lack of winter sports tradition, atmosphere and natural snow. Heavy reliance on water supplies for artificial snow-making. Long distances between Beijing and mountain venues

Previously strong favourite,now engaged in tight race

10km
6 miles
ALMATY
Olympic Park
Mountain Zone
Olympic Park
BEIJING
Mountain
Zone
25km
15 miles

Source: International Olympic Committee
Pictures: Googe Maps