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In February, Beijing formally applied to the Chinese Olympic Committee to host the 2000 Olympic Games. Subsequently, at the plenary meeting held by the Chinese Olympic Committee, Beijing's application was unanimously approved, and Beijing's application was notified to the International Olympic Committee and relevant international sports organizations.
199 1 In March, with the approval of the State Council, the Beijing 2000 Olympic Games Bid Committee was formally established. 199 1 February, the delegation of Beijing Olympic bid committee was sent to Lausanne, Switzerland to submit an application to the President of the International Olympic Committee.
On July 6th, 2006, IOC President juan antonio samaranch announced in Moscow that Beijing would be the host city of the 2008 Olympic Games. 2065438+On July 3, 2005, Mr. thomas bach, President of the International Olympic Committee, announced that Beijing and Zhangjiakou would join hands to become the host city of the 2022 Winter Olympics.
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Baidu Encyclopedia-Beijing's Olympic bid