### Key Highlights: French Enthusiasm for the Olympics and State Support for Sports
**Event Date:** Monday, August 12, 2024
**Participants:**
– Nathalie Iannetta, Director of Sports, Radio France
– Clémentine Blondet, Journalist, L’Équipe
– Lilian Alemagna, Deputy Editor, Libération
**Discussion Themes:**
– Growing excitement among French citizens for the Paris Olympics.
– President Emmanuel Macron presents a positive outlook on the Olympics and reaffirms the government’s commitment to supporting French sports.
**Key Moments:**
– Paralympic Games: Why do they follow the Olympics?
– Closing Ceremony: Conductor Zahia Ziouani
– Highlights:
– France secured 16 gold medals.
– Emotional performance by Yseult concluding with “My Way.”
– Tom Cruise’s spectacular show at the Stade de France.
– Angèle’s enchanting performance to Kavinsky’s music.
– Opening by Zaho de Sagazan at the closing ceremony.
– Heartbreaking finale for the French women’s basketball team, losing by a single point.
– Quotes from athletes reflecting on their experiences, including Tony Estanguet and the Lebrun brothers.
**Additional Topics:**
– Impact of the Olympics on the Paralympics
– Attention to ticket reselling scams for Paris 2024
– Notable athletes and their incredible stories, including Cindy Ngamba, a former refugee turned medalist.
– Discussion on the portrayal of athletes in media and sports culture.
