The French Ministry of Defence has just over two hundred high-level sportsmen and women among its civilian and military staff. Assigned to the Joinville Battalion of the National Defence Sport Center (CNSD), these athletes have formed a team known since 2014 as the "Army of Champions". With ...

The Olympic torch will travel through 64 departments including five overseas territories, to meet the people of France. Guards will accompany the torchbearers along the road, day and night, to ensure the safety, security, integrity and stewardship of the torch. The Paris 2024 Committee has proposed ...

In the early 19th century, Louis Napoleon Bonaparte enforced the idea of "physically educating" soldiers, following an intensive sporting experience during a trip to England. The notion of physical exercise became synonymous with a healthy, robust and resilient army. Athletes, lik...

All press releases relating to the the commitment of the Armed Forces Ministry in the success of the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games will be available here.

The Air Defence and Air Operations Command (CDAOA) is in charge of the permanent air security posture (PPS-A) via its dedicated unit, the National Air Operations Centre (CNOA).

Injury is a daily risks for soldiers. Helping physically or mentally injured soldiers rebuild their lives is a priority for the Armed Forces Ministry. For several years, a comprehensive system combining medical, professional, psychological and social support has been put in place. Sport, by ...

The French Navy is playing a significant role in the security measures implemented across the national territory for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. In addition to its daily surveillance of France’s maritime approaches, i twill be a major player in the specific maritime safeguarding measures p...

Boxing : discover the high-level athletes from La Défense who represent France at the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Para table tennis : discover the high-level athletes from La Défense who represent France at the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Athletics : discover the high-level athletes from La Défense who represent France at the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.