MILAN — Utah’s Olympic and Paralympic Committee delivered an update to the International Olympic Committee on Tuesday, marking its first in‑person presentation since Salt Lake City was awarded the 2034 Winter Games bid in the summer of 2024.

Committee leaders outlined the work completed over the past year and emphasized Utah’s readiness.

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It’s a message the IOC has consistently praised.

“Hosting the Games is an honor and a privilege,” said Fraser Bullock, chair of the Utah 2034 Olympic and Paralympic Committee, during the presentation in the Main Press Center in Milan.

Bullock was among several Utah representatives who addressed IOC officials.

The session was intended to give an overview of the organizing committee’s progress, including operational planning and ongoing preparations.

While other future host cities focused heavily on building new venues, Utah’s delegation highlighted a key advantage: its venues are already built and competition‑ready.

But it was the state’s athlete‑focused efforts, particularly the athlete’s family initiative, that drew the most attention.

The program is designed to support families of athletes, many of whom face steep travel costs and limited time to plan because qualification often happens late in the Olympic cycle.

Utah 2034 officials said they want to ensure families have a welcoming, affordable place to stay during the Games.

“We’re going to change that and make it so welcoming for families. And what better place than Utah than to send a message and welcome families,” said Bullock.

Brad Wilson, CEO of Utah 2034, said supporting the families who support athletes is central to the state’s approach.

“Athletes’ families are the backbone of an athlete’s success in so many different ways,” said Wilson. “So, for us as a community in Utah, for us to put our arms around athletes’ families and support them in a new way, it’s something that everyone is looking forward to.”

Despite the committee’s extensive preparation work, IOC officials encouraged Utah to “slow down” and not over‑prepare.

But Utah organizers say planning ahead is simply part of the state’s DNA, joking there are only eight years remaining until the Games return to Utah.

Utah State Aggies (18-3, 9-2 MWC) at New Mexico Lobos (18-4, 9-2 MWC)

Albuquerque, New Mexico; Wednesday, 11 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: New Mexico faces Utah State after Jake Hall scored 27 points in New Mexico’s 90-80 victory over the San Jose State Spartans.

The Lobos are 12-0 in home games. New Mexico is 2-0 in games decided by 3 points or fewer.

The Aggies have gone 9-2 against MWC opponents. Utah State averages 83.6 points and has outscored opponents by 15.7 points per game.

New Mexico averages 81.5 points, 13.6 more per game than the 67.9 Utah State gives up. Utah State averages 15.6 more points per game (83.6) than New Mexico gives up (68.0).

The Lobos and Aggies square off Wednesday for the first time in conference play this season.

TOP PERFORMERS: Hall is scoring 15.5 points per game and averaging 3.2 rebounds for the Lobos. Tomislav Buljan is averaging 13.9 points and 11.1 rebounds over the last 10 games.

Michael Collins Jr. is shooting 40.3% from beyond the arc with 2.6 made 3-pointers per game for the Aggies, while averaging 18.6 points. Mason Falslev is shooting 51.4% and averaging 16.2 points over the past 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Lobos: 8-2, averaging 81.0 points, 34.3 rebounds, 15.0 assists, 8.5 steals and 2.9 blocks per game while shooting 45.6% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 67.4 points per game.

Aggies: 8-2, averaging 81.1 points, 31.6 rebounds, 17.2 assists, 8.2 steals and 3.4 blocks per game while shooting 49.5% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 69.2 points.

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.