Vinokourov resigns from ambassador role in Almaty 2022 Olympic bid

Alexander Vinokourov's time as an ambassador for the Almaty 2022 Winter Olympic Games bid has come to an end

Photo: Andy Jones

Alexander Vinokourov has resigned from his role in Almaty’s 2022 Winter Olympics bid, according to reports.

The London 2012 gold medallist and Astana team manager was listed as an ambassador on the bid’s website, but has since been removed, with a spokesperson telling insidethegames that he was only part of the application phase.

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Stuart Clarke is a News Associates trained journalist who has worked for the likes of the British Olympic Associate, British Rowing and the England and Wales Cricket Board, and of course Cycling Weekly. His work at Cycling Weekly has focused upon professional racing, following the World Tour races and its characters.