Alpine ski jump approved ahead of vote on Sion 2026 Winter Olympic bid

The Swiss village of Kandersteg has approved a credit of CHF 1.2 million ($1.2 million) to build a ski jump should the Sion 2026 Winter Olympics bid succeed. The parliament of Kandersteg approved the motion after a brief debate, during which both the mayor and citizens spoke of a chance that must be seized. Kandersteg is a resort village in the Bernese Oberland region of Switzerland.  The decision comes as the nearby Canton Valais gears up for a key June 10 vote on Sion's 2026 Winter Olympics.  SDA-ATS/ds