In a thrilling start to their Olympic journey, the French badminton duo of Lucas Corvée and Ronan Labar faced the formidable Indian pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty. Despite their loss in the men's doubles match, the French athletes showcased resilience and determination after a tumultuous lead-up to the Games. Their recent inclusion in the Olympic tournament came after a long legal battle, allowing them to compete against the world’s best despite being unranked for months.
Meanwhile, the French women's football team kicked off their Olympic campaign with a decisive victory over Colombia. Marie-Antoinette Katoto opened the scoring early, followed by a second goal from Kenza Dali, demonstrating France's strength in the tournament. Both teams are now focused on their upcoming matches as they aim for Olympic glory.
