The Olympic Winter Games 2030 are awarded to the French Alps under conditions
The IOC under Thomas Bach's leadership had already expressed support for the bid of the French regions Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur and Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes in the previous winter. No other candidates were available on Wednesday.
Despite the government crisis in France, the assignment was still uncertain, as certain securities can only be guaranteed by the Prime Minister. President Emmanuel Macron had promised that France would fulfill its obligations.
France would thus become the fourth time to host the Olympic Winter Games, after Chamonix 1924, Grenoble 1968, and Albertville 1992. The Olympic Summer Games will begin in Paris on Friday for the third time after 1900 and 1924.
- The Alps, a prominent feature of Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur and Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes, served as a significant attraction in their bid for the Olympic Winter Games.
- The International Olympic Committee's General Assembly, scheduled for 2030 Editions, is anticipated to officially award the hosting rights to these French regions.
- Should the bid be successful, Nice in France would potentially serve as a host city for some events during the Olympic Winter Games, showcasing its charm to a global audience.
- In his role as the President of the International Olympic Committee, Thomas Bach emphasized the importance of ensuring the Olympic spirit continues to thrive during the Winter games, just as it did in past editions in places like Chamonix and Albertville.
- France, with its rich history of hosting Olympic events, stands to further solidify its standing within the global sports community with the successful hosting of the Olympic Winter Games.
- The potential hosting of the Olympic Winter Games in France would undoubtedly generate excitement across the country, with locals in Nice and beyond eagerly anticipating their opportunity to contribute to and experience these iconic Winter games.
