Djenna Laroui Faces Suspension Amid Olympic Preparations
Djenna Laroui, a promising French gymnast and a reserve for the upcoming Paris Olympics, has been suspended for six months after testing positive for salbutamol, a substance commonly used to treat asthma. The French Anti-Doping Agency (AFLD) announced the suspension, effective from July 22, 2024, just five days before the Olympic gymnastics events are set to begin. The positive test result was obtained during the French Elite Artistic Gymnastics Championships held in Lyon on June 7.
Laroui's defense claims that she was misled by an
which led to the unintentional doping violation. Despite her assertion of good faith, the AFLD deemed her fault to be light but still imposed a sanction, which includes four and a half months of prohibition from training.
Olympic Excitement Builds in Paris
As the Paris Olympics draw near, excitement is palpable throughout the city. Olympique Lyonnais midfielder Johann Lepenant has been called up to the French Olympic football team as a substitute for Lesley Ugochukwu, who was recalled by Chelsea. The French Football Federation confirmed that Lepenant would join his teammates ahead of their first match against the United States at the Stade Vélodrome in Marseille.
Meanwhile, preparations for the various sporting events are in full swing, with sites like the Invalides and Grand Palais bustling with workers finalizing the venues. Local residents are temporarily leaving the city, making way for tourists eager to experience the Olympic atmosphere. Vanessa, a longtime fan of the Olympics, expressed her enthusiasm, saying, “For once it’s at home, I couldn’t miss it.” With the opening ceremony just around the corner, Paris is ready to embrace the Olympic spirit.
