Leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints host Thomas Bach, president of the International Olympic Committee, during a special visit to church headquarters in Salt Lake City on Friday.

International Olympic Committee leadership is touring Olympic venues in the Beehive State this week in preparation for the 2034 Winter Games.

Overlooking the Utah Olympic Park grounds Saturday evening, the heads of the international, U.S, and Utah Olympic organizations waved aside concerns that a doping scandal concerning the Chinese and written into the agreement to host the 2034 Games might serve as monkey wrench.

IOC President Thomas Bach arrived in Salt Lake City for a two-day visit to 2034 Winter Games venues. It's his first trip to Utah since the 2002 Olympics.

International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach toured Utah’s Olympic venues Friday and Saturday. He connected with many young athletes during his visit.