Turkey considering bid for 2026 Winter Olympics

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says the country is considering a bid to host the 2026 Winter Olympics in the eastern provinces of Erzurum, Erzincan and Kars, News & Observer reported.

Erdogan made the announcement Wednesday during a campaign rally in Erzurum ahead of a referendum on strengthening the powers of the president.

Erdogan says "the Winter Games would suit Erzurum ... We are making preparations for such a bid for 2026."