— Published January 9, 2025

A strong support for Martin Fourcade

French Alps 2030

The 2030 Winter Games Organizing Committeein the French Alps is still not formed, but one name keeps coming up to take charge: that of Martin Fourcade. The legendary biathlete, who could be paired with former Prime Minister Michel Barnier, ticks a lot of boxes. An opinion shared by another figure of French winter sports, Luc Alphand. "I'm quite in favor. I think he hasthe shoulders needed to successfully lead this Olympic deadline », the former skier believes in the columns of Provence. "He is a brilliant person. This role is not an easy one, especially in the vast area of ​​these 2030 Games, which extends almost from Nice to Chamonix. This implies, in particular, compromises and negotiations with the greatest number in order to satisfy as many people as possible." The Catalan was able to familiarize himself with these aspects as member of the IOC Athletes' Commission and president of the Paris 2024 Athletes' Commission. The COJOP should be formed in the coming weeks. And if he does not run for president, Alphand, who has won 12 World Cups and participated in three Olympic Games, could still be part of the organization chart. « There were discussions on this subject, he admits. Now, everything has to be in place in a concrete way so that everyone can really get started on the hard work. In any case, it could be a wonderful human adventure."