Edgar Grospiron resigns as president of 2030 Winter Olympics organizing committee
4 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 7:48 PM
Last updated Sep 10, 2026
Edgar Grospiron stepped down as president of the French Alps 2030 Winter Olympics organizing committee on Thursday. The former moguls Olympic champion had served in the role for one year following the withdrawal of candidate Martin Fourcade. His departure marks the latest administrative change for the project, which previously saw the resignation of chief executive officer Cyril Linette in February following internal disagreements. The 2030 Games face an accelerated development timeline and underwent recent venue changes, including the replacement of Nice as a host city. Organizers scheduled an extraordinary general meeting for September 14 to determine leadership plans during the interim period. A successor has not yet been named.
- •Edgar Grospiron resigned as president of the 2030 Winter Olympics organizing committee.
- •The committee plans an extraordinary general meeting on September 14 to address the vacancy.
- •Internal leadership turnover includes the February departure of chief executive officer Cyril Linette.
- •The 2030 project recently replaced Nice as a host city due to venue disputes.
- 7:48 PMYahoo Sports — Organizing committee chief for 2030 Winter Olympics in France resigns
- 6:50 PMBBC Sport — 2030 Winter Olympics boss departs amid turmoil
- 5:09 PMYahoo Sports — Edgar Grospiron steps down as Alps 2030 Winter Games chief
- 4:38 PMYahoo Sports — Edgar Grospiron quits as 2030 French Alps Olympics chief amid setbacks
"Edgar Grospiron has resigned as president of the organizing committee for the 2030 Winter Olympics in the French Alps, the committee said on Thursday. Freestyle skiing gold medallist Grospiron stepped down after clashing with other top officials over his management style and loss of trust in him, including from the government.
"DECINES-CHARPIEU, France (AP) — Edgar Grospiron, the former moguls Olympic champion, has left the presidency of the 2030 Winter Olympics organizing committee, French organizers said Thursday. Grospiron's decision to step down is the latest setback for organizers of the French Alps Olympics.
"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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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 7:48 PMOrganizing committee chief for 2030 Winter Olympics in France resigns
Edgar Grospiron has resigned as president of the organizing committee for the 2030 Winter Olympics in the French Alps, the committee said on Thursday. Freestyle skiing gold medallist Grospiron stepped down after clashing with other top officials over his management style and loss of trust in him, including from the government.
- BBC SportSep 10, 2026, 6:50 PM2030 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.
- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 5:09 PMEdgar Grospiron steps down as Alps 2030 Winter Games chief
Edgar Grospiron, an Olympic moguls gold medalist, had been in the role since February 2025.
- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 4:38 PMEdgar Grospiron quits as 2030 French Alps Olympics chief amid setbacks
DECINES-CHARPIEU, France (AP) — Edgar Grospiron, the former moguls Olympic champion, has left the presidency of the 2030 Winter Olympics organizing committee, French organizers said Thursday. Grospiron's decision to step down is the latest setback for organizers of the French Alps Olympics.
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