Martin Fourcade Withdraws from Leadership of 2030 Winter Olympics

The biathlon legend cites deep disagreements and personal convictions as reasons for stepping down from the committee presidency.

Martin Fourcade, a six-time Olympic champion, has announced his withdrawal from the presidency of the 2030 Winter Olympics organizing committee in France.
He attributed his decision to unresolved disagreements over governance, territorial vision, and environmental considerations with regional leaders in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes and Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur.
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has expressed urgency for a new leader to be named, with the committee's structure expected to be finalized by February 18.
Tensions between Fourcade and regional politicians, including Laurent Wauquiez and Renaud Muselier, were highlighted as key obstacles, with Muselier calling Fourcade's departure a 'bol d'oxygène.'
Despite stepping down, Fourcade will remain involved as a member of the IOC board, contributing his expertise to the project.