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Pittoresque view of Sion, Switzerland, with landmark castle Tourbillon/church Varela in the centre this February 10, 1999. Sion is an official candidate for the Olympic Winter Games 2006. The other competitors are Torino (Italy), Lillehammer/Helsinki (Norway/Finland), Klagenfurt/Tarvisio (Austria/Italy), Zakopane (Poland) and Kranjska Gora (Slowenia). Chances are high, experts say, that Sion will get the games. The International Olympic Commitee will decide June 19, 1999, in Seoul. (KEYSTONE/MARTIN RUETSCHI)