KIEV, Aug. 3 - The Carpathian region is an excellent venue for the Winter Olympics, and it is important to convince the International Olympic Committee of the country's ability to host the winter Olympic Games in 2022, Deputy Prime Minister Borys Kolesnikov said during a working trip to Lviv region, where he toured the Tysovets sports base and toured in a helicopter the likely venues for the winter games in 2022 in Ukraine.

"Ukraine, in particular, the Carpathian region, has excellent chances of hosting the Winter Olympics. Of course, considerable investment is needed both from the side of the state and private investors, but nothing is impossible," said Kolesnikov.