Martin Fourcade has said he is not running for the presidency of the 2030 Winter Olympics organizing committee, following the recent resignation of Edgar Grospiron. The organizers of the upcoming Winter Games in the French Alps are set to meet on Monday to continue with preparations, although the topic of choosing a new president is not currently on the agenda, according to France's Minister of Sports, Marina Ferrari. Fourcade had previously stepped out of the race for the presidency in February 2025, recalling that he had been uncertain about the decision nearly two years ago. He explained that after 15 years of competing at the highest level and participating in the Paris Games, he now wants to focus on his personal goals and projects. Germany has decided to bid for the Olympic Games in either 2036, 2040, or 2044, with Munich selected as the candidate city. Meanwhile, the French rowing team has expressed confidence in the selection of a crocodile river for the Brisbane 2032 Games, noting that encountering wildlife is a common occurrence in their sport. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has approved the use of Lyon as a venue for the ice events of the 2030 Alpine Games, and officials in Lyon have said they are "very reassured" by the progress made so far. However, some local groups and officials have called for the 2030 Alpine Games project to be halted, citing concerns about water shortages and environmental impact. Other recent developments include a 6-year-old who set a new world record for solving a Rubik's Cube, a visit to Izmit for the first match of the Zidane era, accompanied by a former Ligue 1 player, and updates on various French athletes participating in different sports events. Zinédine Zidane has been involved in choosing new players for the French national team, including Estéban Lepaul, and has emphasized his commitment to the coaching role. There have also been reports of controversies, including a political shift in the ongoing discussion around Kylian Mbappé, as well as an athlete who apologized and withdrew from a race.