Events

— April 1, 2013

For Sochi, Russia keeps a low profile

In Sochi, the countdown ticks off its numbers with relentless regularity. On this first day of April, it indicates 312 days before the start of the Winter Games... Read more "

— March 20, 2013

In Nice, the countdown is on

The news is buzzing around the 2013 Francophonie Games. Less than six months before the event, scheduled to take place in Nice from September 7 to 15, the International Day of... Read more "

— March 18, 2013

Baku prepares the very first European Games in 2015

In December 2012, the Olympic Committees of Europe awarded the organization of the first European Games to Azerbaijan. The event will take place for the first time in Baku in 2015. FrancsJeux do... Read more "

— March 14, 2013

In Rio, the athletes will live Brazilian style

Three years and a handful of months separate Rio from its first Games. In the Brazilian city, the presence of the event is still discreet. But work is progressing... Read more "

— March 12, 2013

“I am pessimistic for African football”

For Marcel Desailly, the former captain of the Blues, the prospect of seeing an African team burst through the roof during the next World Cup seems very limited. He has it... Read more "

— March 12, 2013

“Brazil will be ready”

Clouds are gathering around Rio and its many construction sites. Last Tuesday March 5, the violent rains which fell on the future Olympic city flooded... Read more "

— March 11, 2013

“We can match the London result in Rio”

Five-time Olympic rowing champion between 1984 and 2000, Sir Steve Redgrave not only commentated on his discipline at the last Games in London. In the summer he... Read more "

— March 4, 2013

The month of March at a glance… and in 7 dates

Like every start of the month, the selection of FrancsJeux events, sporting or institutional, not to be missed over the next four weeks. March 4 to 7... Read more "

— February 26, 2013

Usain Bolt, to have it or not

Great day atmosphere, Tuesday February 26, 2013, in the lounges of the Parisian headquarters of the industrial group Areva, world nuclear giant. The press gathered there for the... Read more "

— February 22, 2013

In Rio, the IOC politely raises its voice

Nawal El Moutawakel has not yet applied to succeed Jacques Rogge at the head of the IOC. But the Moroccan leader has mastered the very presidential art... Read more "