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Olympic Capital
“The Olympic spirit will find in the independent and proud atmosphere of Lausanne the guarantee of freedom it needs to progress”.
Lausanne celebrates 30 years as the Olympic Capital
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30 years ago, on 23 June 1994, the City of Lausanne was officially awarded the unique status of “Olympic Capital” by the IOC, an important milestone in the city’s history. Since then, Lausanne has continued to strengthen its position as a centre for the governance of international sport and to develop dynamic public policies ranging from elite sport to sport for all. The city has also hosted many major events, such as the World Gymnaestrada, the Youth Olympic Games, the Tour de France and numerous world and European championships.
The Youth Olympic Games – Lausanne 2020
26 years after becoming the Olympic Capital, Lausanne became an Olympic City, as it hosted the 3rd edition of the Winter Youth Olympic Games.
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