Personnel disputes within the organizing committee, sponsorship issues, and delays in preparations: four years before the next Winter Games, the problems faced by host nation France are overshadowing the joy of France's record haul of 23 Olympic medals at Milan/Cortina.
This is because the International Olympic Committee (IOC) doesn’t want a multimillion-pound stadium built for a two-week event that will be left abandoned immediately after the Games end. France does not have a strong speed skating culture, meaning a brand new oval would be useless long-term.
Liu's not ready to retire from figure skating after securing dual Olympic gold. But the 2030 Games are a long way out.
The organization of the 2030 Winter Games in France is facing significant challenges. Internal tensions have increased, leading to a conflict between project leader Edgar Grospiron and director general Cyril Linette.
IOC President Kirsty Coventry tells organizers they “delivered a new kind of Winter Games” and “set a new, very high standard for the future.”
Where are the Olympics heading to next as the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Games finish up? Here's what to know for future Summer and Winter Games.
After Milan Cortina, the next Winter Olympics will stay in Europe. Here's everything to know about the 2030 French Alps Games.
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