Olympics Avoid World Cup Visa Mess

Olympic organizers are stepping in to avoid the visa chaos plaguing the World Cup, with a dedicated U.S.-based team forging key government ties to ensure smooth entry for athletes, officials, and fans. Lessons from recent visa snafus—including Iran’s team scrambling and a Somali referee blocked—are driving this proactive push. Meanwhile, the IOC greenlit ski mountaineering for the 2030 Winter Games in the French Alps, a crowd-pleaser from Milano Cortina, while shelving “crossover” sports like cyclocross for now—keeping the focus on classic winter disciplines. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ad57ed0eba298c04