Macron to support 2030 Winter Games French Alps bid

France was conditionally picked as the host of the 2030 Winter Games on Wednesday and must now deliver key financial guarantees in a timeline to be set by the International Olympic Committee, the IOC said. French President Emmanuel Macron spoke to the IOC session prior to the vote on Wednesday in a bid to ease any concerns and show his support for the candidacy.

French President Macron said "I confirm the full commitment of the French nation, and assure you that I will ask the next prime minister to include not only this guarantee but also an Olympic Law in the priorities of the new government. Seven years ago we made the same commitment and we delivered."

The IOC decision means France will host the Winter Games six years after the Summer Olympics in Paris, which start on Friday.