Swiss resort Crans-Montana, scene of fatal bar fire, will be an Olympic venue in 2038

IOC grants Switzerland privileged status as only bidder Crans-Montana to host Winter Games’ Alpine ski racing The Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana, which was the scene of a fatal bar fire on New Year’s Day, is set to host the Alpine ski races at the 2038 Olympics. Less than a fortnight after the blaze at the Le Constellation that killed 40 and injured 116 other people, officials for the bid have said that the municipality is a key site in their proposals for the Games in 12 years’ time. Continue reading...