Feb 10 • 19:30 UTC 🇫🇷 France Le Figaro

Alps 2030 Olympics: between resignations, tensions, and dissensions, the French project’s arduous journey

The French bid for the 2030 Alps Olympics is facing significant internal strife marked by resignations and strategic disagreements, leading to a troubling international image as deadlines loom.

The French committee for the 2030 Alps Olympics is currently experiencing a tumultuous phase characterized by a series of resignations and increased tensions among its members. Despite a carefully orchestrated public presentation at a recent International Olympic Committee meeting in Milan, serious internal discord has become evident. This discord includes ongoing frustrations and strategic divides that have plagued the committee’s ability to function effectively.

Key positions within the committee have been vacated, with critical resignations such as that of Anne Murac, the operations director, and Arthur Richet, the communications director, highlighting the increasing discontent among the members. The façade of collaboration is crumbling as the reality of dissensions grows darker, casting a shadow over the project's prospects. This internal crisis threatens not just the viability of the bid but also France's international reputation in hosting major events.

As deadlines approach, the committee's struggle to present a united front could jeopardize the future of the Olympics in the French Alps. The visible cracks in leadership reflect broader issues within the organization, raising questions about its ability to deliver a successful Olympic Games amid such turmoil. The situation remains precarious, with the potential for further fallout as the committee navigates its ongoing challenges and strives to regain stability.

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