After the opening ceremony of the 32nd Summer Games of the modern era, it is time for the athletes to get to work. Meanwhile, in the hope of seeing them climb to the top of the podium and proudly sing the Marseillaise, here are some numbers about this delegation, which aims to win a number of medals.
This year, there are 378 French athletes defending their chances in the Land of the Rising Sun, out of a total of 11,090 athletes. There are 212 men and 166 women, representing a total of 31 federations. Among them, surfing, climbing, 3×3 basketball, and karate are making their debut, offering as many chances to win the much-coveted medals.
In Rio five years ago, France brought home 42 medals (10 gold, 18 silver, 14 bronze). The desired goal is to reach the total of 43 achieved in Beijing in 2008, a post-war record.
On the occasion of the opening of the Tokyo Olympic Games, Philippe Manassero and the entire board of directors of CDOS 06 encourage the athletes from the 206 participating nations but especially the French Olympic team, with strong support for our champions from the French Riviera.
“The Alpes-Maritimes can be proud to see Samir Ait Said carry the French flag during the opening ceremony, which is already a first victory. Now it’s up to our athletes to perform well and come back with as many medals as possible,” said Philippe Manassero, a member of the CNOSF Board of Directors.
