The two candidates to host the 2026 Winter Olympics, Stockholm/Are and Milan/Cortina d'Ampezzo, have "fully embraced" the cost-cutting Olympic Agenda 2020 reforms, according to the IOC.
The IOC published the report by its evaluation commission Friday, one month ahead of the June 24 vote in Lausanne on which city will host the 2026 Games.
Ex-Romanian rugby player Octavian Morariu, the commission head, said: "Both projects prioritise legacy and sustainability by capitalising on winter sports tradition and experience, with first-rate, established World Cup venues, knowledgeable and passionate fans, volunteers and event organisers.
"They have fully embedded the Olympic Agenda 2020 philosophy, and have athletes at the centre of their plans."
He added: "The two candidates have aligned their concepts with their context and local long-term goals. All of this led to massive cost savings and a more sustainable hosting model that is the new reality for the Games."
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