Alpes 2030 Organizers Face Governance Revolt as IOC Seeks Assurances

Overview

• Bertrand Méheut quit as head of the remuneration committee on February 2, accusing president Edgar Grospiron of concentrating power and calling out oversight failures; two other committee members also resigned.
• The organizing committee said its governance stands, launched a replacement process, and initiated a review mission on structure and operations led operationally by former Paris‑2024 executive Étienne Thobois.
• Grospiron presented the Alpes 2030 vision to the IOC this week, with IOC leaders noting surprise at the turmoil but welcoming the briefing and urging dialogue to resolve tensions.
• According to a source cited by Le Dauphiné Libéré, the Auvergne‑Rhône‑Alpes region plans to propose cutting its aid from €7.5 million to €3 million in a February 6 vote.
• The committee emphasized that Grospiron and director general Cyril Linette are engaging responsibly and says priority should return to sport as the Milan‑Cortina 2026 Games open.