The French flag flies in front of the Thialf Ice Stadium in Heerenveen, northern Netherlands on June 29, 2026. The 12.500 seats venue will host the long-track speed skating events during the Alpes 2030 Olympic Winter Games, President of the Organizing Committee for the Alpes 2030 Winter Olympics Edgar Grospiron said on June 29, 2026. (Photo by Jilmer Postma / ANP / AFP via Getty Images) / Netherlands OUT