Overhaul of Olympic host city selection process underway

MILAN, Feb. 4 (Xinhua) -- The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is set to fundamentally reform how future Summer and Winter Games hosts are chosen, moving away from a process criticized for being opaque and costly while seeking greater member involvement and strategic alignment.

The proposed changes, presented by IOC member and Future Host Commission chair Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic at the 145th IOC Session, follow extensive consultations.