Rune Edvardsen, the mayor of Narvik, is making a strong case for hosting the Olympics in Northern Norway. Following Norway's recent successful Olympic events, there is a growing desire among Norwegian sports leaders to bring the Olympics back to the country. The current Norwegian government is open to the idea of candidacy for hosting the Olympics, which raises questions about potential locations. Edvardsen firmly believes that Northern Norway, particularly Narvik, should play a significant role in this endeavor.

He emphasizes the importance of using up-to-date and high-quality venues for the Olympics. For this reason, Edvardsen points out the alpine facility in Narvik, which is set to be completed by 2029 and will host the Alpine World Championships. He asserts that this state-of-the-art facility is among the best in Europe and would be a prime candidate for Olympic events, especially with its top-notch infrastructure designed to accommodate such large-scale competitions.

In his proposal, Edvardsen also mentions other cities in Northern Norway, such as Tromsø and Bodø, as potential co-hosts for the Olympics. His push for Northern Norway indicates a broader strategy to ensure that this region benefits from the prestige and economic opportunities that come with hosting the Olympics, ultimately creating a more inclusive and geographically representative event in the country. The conversation around this proposal will likely continue as Norway navigates its ambitions for future Olympic involvement.