The appointment of the president of the Organizing Committee for the Alps 2030 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games is stalled due to tensions between Laurent Wauquiez, former president of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, and former biathlete Martin Fourcade. This situation has generated concern in the International Olympic Committee (IOC) due to the lack of progress in the organization of the event.

Martin Fourcade, a five-time Olympic biathlon champion and IOC member, has expressed interest in leading the organizing committee. However, Laurent Wauquiez supports Vincent Jay, also an Olympic biathlon champion and currently involved in the preparation of the project.

GOVERNMENT INTERVENTION AND COI

Prime Minister Michel Barnier has held meetings with the candidates to seek a solution. In addition, the IOC has expressed impatience at the lack of a decision, as the choice of president is crucial to advance the planning of the Games.

The delay in appointing the leader of the organizing committee could affect the preparation of the Alps 2030 Winter Games, especially considering the tight deadlines and the need to coordinate multiple logistical and financial aspects.

It is hoped that a consensus will be reached in the coming weeks that will allow the organization of the Games to move forward, ensuring adequate preparation and the success of the event in 2030.