When the 2034 Winter Games come to the Wasatch Mountains, their host city won’t be part of the name. Instead, the event will be called Utah 2034.
Why it matters: Olympic and Paralympic games in the U.S. are historically named for the city where they’re held — not the state.
The intrigue: Organizers say the name is a deliberate effort to brand the Olympics as a statewide event.
- Critics say it’s a snub amid ongoing tension between the state and its capital city.
What they’re saying: “This passion goes to all 29 counties of Utah, and we want each county to feel part of this great movement in our opportunity to host the world,” Fraser Bullock, president of the organizing committee, said Monday in a news conference…