Olympic officials and Gov. Spencer Cox on Friday named former House Speaker Brad Wilson as the CEO of the 2034 Winter Olympics organizing committee. Why it matters: Wilson will help lead the group in charge of putting together Utah's second Winter Games,

Gov. Cox and state officials announced the formation of the organizing committee for Salt Lake City's 2034 Winter Olympics.

China topped the final medal table at the Asian Winter Games in Harbin with a record haul on Friday but its delegation's head stressed the need for improvement if the country is to be competitive at the highest level.

Games closed in Harbin on Friday with host China dominating the medals table a year out from the Olympics and the Philippines among the tropical countries making history. Tightly rehearsed dancers and a digital symphony orchestra kicked off the closing ceremony before athletes entered the 10,

History was made on Friday as the Philippine men’s curling team took home the country’s first Asian Winter Games gold medal in Harbin, China.