Participants hold a flag bearing the bidding logo of Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, during a event to gather signatures to support Beijing's bid, at a park in Beijing, China, February 8, 2015. REUTERS/Stringer
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - The International Olympic Committee (IOC) kicked off proceedings for the election of the 2022 winter Olympics host city on Friday with favourites Beijing facing Kazakhstan's Almaty.
The Chinese capital, banking on the country's financial clout and the city's past Olympic experience from hosting the summer 2008 Games, has emerged as the clear frontrunner as it looks to become the first city to be awarded both summer and winter Games.
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