Following a story published today in the French media about the Annecy 2018 budget, Bid President, Charles Beigbeder wishes to make the following clarification.
"I would like to make it 100% clear that Annecy 2018 has a balanced budget approved by stakeholders.
"We have all of the funds necessary to compete in this race between now and the final decision in Durban.
"We fully believe this is a bid that can win and are proud of our vision of authentic Games in the heart of the mountains for the benefit the entire Olympic movement and Winter Sports worldwide."
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