Former biathlete Martin Fourcade has announced his decision to withdraw from the run for the leadership role of the 2030 Olympic Games organizing committee due to disagreements with the local government.
The events are set to take place in the French Alps. In his career, Fourcade established himself as a five-time Olympic champion.
Martin Fourcade for L'Equipe
Today, there are still too many disagreements to handle this mission calmly. We have not been able to agree on these fundamental issues: governance style, vision, territorial anchoring.
Previously, French President Emmanuel Macron expressed his wish for Fourcade to lead the Olympic organizing committee.
