Almaty says not snowed under by issues facing Beijing


Kazakstan's bid team speak at a news conference about Almaty's bid for the 2022 Winter Olympic Games, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, July 29, 2015. REUTERS/Olivia Harris

KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - Organisers of Almaty's bid to host the 2022 Winter Olympics fired a thinly veiled shot at Beijing's proposed plans on Thursday, offering a sneak preview into their strategy to win selection ahead of the Chinese capital.

Although the Kazakhstan delegation was careful not to directly comment on their rival's bid, which is strictly against International Olympic Committee (IOC) rules, the inference was clear.

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