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Multi-Sport Events24 Jun 2025, 15:40 from InsideTheGamesPerson mentioned: David LappartientOrganization mentioned: IOC
Edgar Grospiron, president of the Alps 2030 Organising Committee, faces challenges including budget cuts and political tensions, with 1,700 days until the opening ceremony. Following Martin Fourcade's withdrawal due to disagreements, Cyril Linette was appointed as COJO's chief executive, and Amélie Oudéa-Castéra as chief of the French National Olympic and Sports Committee. Organisers aim to finalise venue map, maintain a budget below $2.15 billion, and attract sponsors, addressing concerns raised by Pierre Moscovici regarding budgetary risks. Grospiron affirmed his vision for a sustainable and impactful Games, emphasizing its significance for France and its legacy.
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Multi-Sport Events9 Jun 2025, 22:13 from InsideTheGamesPerson mentioned: David LappartientOrganization mentioned: IOC
The Paris 2024 Olympics Organizing Committee (COJOP) announced a revised budget surplus of €76 million, tripling previous forecasts. Final revenues totalled €4.49 billion against €4.41 billion in expenses. 60% of the surplus will go to the Paris 2024 endowment fund, 20% to the French National Olympic and Sports Committee (CNOSF), and 20% to the IOC. An additional €5m is allocated to reinstall the Olympic cauldron in the Tuileries Gardens. Amidst this, Amélie Oudéa-Castéra is expected to succeed David Lappartient as CNOSF president, with Cyril Linette confirmed as the new director general.
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Multi-Sport Events16 Apr 2025, 19:46 from InsideTheGamesPerson mentioned: David Lappartient
France has launched SOLIDEO, inspired by the Paris 2024 model, to oversee infrastructure and regional development for the French Alps 2030 Winter Olympics. Damien Robert was appointed as director general, and the inaugural board meeting was held on April 14, 2025, in Marseille. Key projects include redeveloping Fort des Trois Têtes, building a new ice rink and Olympic Village in Nice, and refurbishing the La Plagne bobsleigh track. The Games’ Organizing Committee headquarters will be in Décines-Charpieu, near Lyon. SOLIDEO aims for sustainable development, mirroring Paris 2024's ecological standards, and the Organizing Committee prepares for the flag handover at Milano Cortina 2026.