Luc Alphand participated in the Winter Olympics three times (1988, 1992, 1994). Also, the prospect of a 2030 edition in the French Alps delights the former ski champion from Serre Chevalier (Hautes-Alpes). But, for the moment, this enthusiasm remains measured due to the doubt that hangs over an organization announced as very expensive and, in finein deficit, according to reports from the IGF (General Inspectorate of Finance).
To this was added the censorship of the Barnier government, on December 4, 2024, which, in fact, suspended the vote on the financing of these Olympic Games-2030 included in the 2025 state budget. A very embarrassing setback, even if the former Prime Minister, Michel Barnier, who became special representative of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in charge of foreshadowing the Organizing Committee for the 2030 Winter Games, is working to lower the costs of these Games Olympics.
What is your opinion on the designation of the French Alps for the organization of the 2030 Olympic Games?
This delights me as an Alpine and sportsman. The Olympic Games are so magnificent, every time. The proof was again given last summer, with Paris-2024 which was a real success. The prospect of the 2030 Winter Olympics excites me all the more as there have not been events of this magnitude in the south of the Alps for a long time. In my opinion, this could change a lot of things in this area.
