An IOC delegation traveled to the French Alps to an official visit, from April 22 to 24. The representatives of the body were thus able to exchange with the project stakeholders and familiarize themselves with the future competition sites of the 2030 Winter Olympics and Paralympics. "These three days have allowed us to demonstrate the commitment of the territories, the progress of the reflections and the quality of exchanges with the IOC. We continue the construction of a project that meets the challenges of our time », says Edgar Grospiron, president of COJOP. Nice, La Clusaz, Briançon, Montgenèvre, Courchevel, Le Grand-Bornand and Serre Chevalier: the IOC delegation saw the country, accompanied by representatives of COJOP, Solideo and the host regions.
"One of the objectives of this visit was to experience the enthusiasm and determination of all stakeholdersWe saw their desire to succeed and work together., welcomes Pierre-Olivier Beckers, vice-president of the IOC. Visualizing the sites and assessing the developments since the application was also crucial for understand the risks and opportunitiesOur goal is to deliver a new model of Games, like Paris 2024, and to reproduce it in the French Alps in 2030. Spectacular and iconic Games, but also responsible, sustainable and useful.
