To the athletes, a grateful nation. The French medalists of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Games were received on Wednesday by President Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace. The head of state paid tribute to them: Participating in the Olympic and Paralympic Games, whether you win a medal or not, is always a total commitment. Your medals are often a life lesson. Each of your journeys commands respect. "He also presented them with various decorations."
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Today the collective awards ceremony for medalists of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games is taking place at the Elysée Palace.
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Olympic champions who participated in the Games for the first time officially became Knights of the Legion of HonorThe silver and bronze medalists, for their part, received the title of Knights of the National Order of Merit. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu was present in the assembly, as was the president of the CNOSF, Amélie Oudéa-Castéra.
Emmanuel Macron also mentioned the prospect of the 2030 Winter Games, stating: Our Alps in blue, white, red will allow your generations to go even further and you will be at home this time. "So, is it possible to consider breaking the medal record set this winter again?"
