Monday was predicted to be a decisive day. According to the statement from the Southern region, it was expected to allow for " break out of the blockage Ultimately, it will take a few more days to reach an agreement. The COJOP issued a statement in the evening, without going into too much detail. It indicated that it had been decided to continue the technical examination of the hypotheses regarding the location, in strict compliance with the defined budgetary guidelines allowing Nice to host the ice events ».
A new meeting will take place during the week. The president of the South region, Renaud Muselier, was more forthcoming with AFP. We're walking a tightrope, but the line is still taut and we haven't fallen off it., he imagines. Everything is fine, except for the hockey. Everyone did some work this weekend and Mr. Ciotti's alternative options were presented. Mr. Cadot said they need to be studied and we have until the end of the week. »
The CEO will be known in May.
The question of the Olympic Village is no longer up for debate, nor is the construction of a new ice rink, the Olympic multi-sports complex. Eric Ciotti is therefore able to revise his plans. However, the new mayor of Nice categorically rejects the idea of converting the Allianz Riviera into a temporary ice hockey rink. The coming days should allow for finding an alternative to finally close the matter. Everyone wants Nice. There's a strong attachment to the Nice hub, which greatly impressed the IOC. " recalls Renaud Muselier.
Friday, the regional president had expressed concern of a possible " questioning "from the Nice hub. We're not there yet, but time is of the essence, and in case of a deadlock, Lyon, whose mayor is sending numerous signals, could very well reap the benefits. The capital of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region will also have the advantage of having already hosted the Ice Hockey World Championships at the LDLC Arena in 2028. The situation is (slightly) clearer regarding the search for the future CEO. An executive committee meeting has been scheduled for May 11th." Two names stand out quite clearly. " says Muselier, and the winner will be known by that date. If he hasn't been discouraged by then.
