2030 Winter Olympics boss departs amid turmoil
Edgar Grospiron leaves his position as president of the organising committee for the 2030 French Alps Winter Olympics just 18 months after his appointment.
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Notable Quotes
"I draw the conclusion that the conditions are not met for me to continue this."
— Edgar Grospiron , Athlete
"The bid is continuing to move forward."
— Marina Ferrari , Politician
"Once again facing governance problems."
— Amelie Oudea-Castera , Politician
Key People
President of the French Olympic Committee.
Former chief operating officer of the organising committee for the 2030 French Alps Winter Olympics.
Former communications director of the organising committee for the 2030 French Alps Winter Olympics.
Former chief executive officer of the organising committee for the 2030 French Alps Winter Olympics.
Freestyle skier and two-time Olympic medallist, Grospiron served as president of the organising committee for the 2030 French Alps Winter Olympics.
Eric Ciotti is a hard-right politician and candidate for mayor in Nice.
Marina Ferrari is France's sports and youth minister.
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Edgar Grospiron leaves his position as president of the organising committee for the 2030 French Alps Winter Olympics just 18 months after his appointment.
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