LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Bid leaders from Los Angeles and Paris arrived this weekend in the Olympic capital city ahead of their Tuesday morning presentations to the full IOC membership.
France’s President Emmanuel Macron arrives Monday to offer his charismatic support.
Both bid teams declined official comment Sunday about an expected decision to prepare for a double hosting award in September, when the IOC’s annual meeting is held in Lima, Peru.
A consensus deal between the bid cities and IOC leadership seems likely before anyone arrives in the Peruvian capital.
Paris has been seen as favorite for 2024 — the centenary of its last Olympics — after recent comments by LA Mayor Eric Garcetti and LA 2024 bid chairman Casey Wasserman acknowledging their openness to look ahead to 2028.