An Oslo spokesman tells Around the Rings the bid is geared toward the city's youth.
A study published by NRK on Wednesday evening revealed that only 35% of Norwegians polled are receptive to Oslo’s bid for the 2022 Olympics, whereas 60% of Norwegians polled are opposed to the bid.
However, organizers are reassured by the support the younger generation has given the bid. A study of Norwegians under 30 years of age shows that 53% of those polled support Oslo 2022, compared to the 41% who do not.
"Oslo 2022 is for a new generation," a spokesman for the bid told ATR. "We are inspired by the response and … must strive to highlight how our bid for 2022 can affect the entire country in a positive direction."
The IOC Executive Board will review all the bids from applicant cities in July 2014, and the 2022 host city will be electedat the 127th IOC Session on July 31, 2015.
Written by Andrew Murrell
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