David Lappartient Steps Down as CNOSF President After IOC Election Defeat
Lappartient confirms he will not seek re-election, citing multiple commitments, as the race for CNOSF leadership begins ahead of the June 2025 election.
- David Lappartient announced he will not seek re-election as President of the French National Olympic and Sports Committee (CNOSF), ending his tenure after two years.
- This decision follows his defeat in the International Olympic Committee (IOC) presidential election, where he received only 4 votes, losing to Zimbabwe's Kirsty Coventry.
- Lappartient cited his other roles, including as President of the International Cycling Union (UCI), as the primary reason for stepping down, emphasizing the need for a more focused CNOSF leader.
- The CNOSF election campaign has officially begun, with Didier Seminet, President of the French Baseball and Softball Federation, declaring his candidacy; Astrid Guyart and Cédric Gosse are also seen as potential contenders.
- Lappartient's legacy includes overseeing the successful Paris 2024 Olympics and securing the 2030 Winter Olympics for France, key milestones during his leadership.
Ouest-France 