French National Olympic and Sports Committee
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The French National Olympic and Sports Committee (French: Comité national olympique et sportif français, CNOSF) is the National Olympic Committee of France. It is responsible for France's participation in the Olympic Games, as well as for all of France's overseas departments and territories except French Polynesia.[clarify]
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| Country/Region |  France |
|---|---|
| Code | FRA |
| Created | 1894 |
| Recognized | 1894 |
| Continental Association | EOC |
| Headquarters | Paris, France |
| President | David Lappartient |
| Secretary General | Jean Michel Brun |
| Website | www.franceolympique.com |
| Notes | Also includes |
History
editThe French Olympic Committee was established in 1894 in Paris.[1] In 1972, it merged with the National Sports Committee to form the French National Olympic and Sports Committee.[2]
List of presidents
editThis is following list of presidents:
Presidents of French Olympic Committee
| President | Term |
|---|---|
| Pierre de Coubertin | 1894-1913 |
| Justinien de Clary | 1913-1933 |
| Armand Massard | 1933-1967 |
| Jean de Beaumont | 1967-1971 |
| Claude Collard | 1971-1972 |
Presidents of National Sports Committee
| President | Term |
|---|---|
| Duvignau de Lanneau | 1908-1909 |
| Marquis de Chasseloup-Laubat | 1909-1910 |
| Albert Glandaz | 1910-1911 |
| Duvignaud de Lanneau | 1911-1912 |
| Albert Glandaz | 1912-1913 |
| Justinien de Clary | 1913-1925 |
| Gaston Vidal | 1925-1931 |
| Jules Rimet | 1931-1947 |
| Alfred Eluère | 1947-1967 |
| Pierre Graux | 1967-1971 |
| François Chiarisoli | 1971-1972 |
Presidents of French National Olympic and Sports Committee
| President | Term |
|---|---|
| Claude Collard | 1972-1982 |
| Nelson Paillou | 1982-1993 |
| Henri Sérandour | 1993-2009 |
| Denis Masseglia | 2009-2021 |
| Brigitte Henriques | 2021-2023 |
| Astrid Guyart (interim) | 2023 |
| David Lappartient | 2023–present |
Member federations
editThe French National Federations are the organizations that coordinate all aspects of their individual sports. They are responsible for training, competition and development of their sports. There are currently 33 Olympic Summer and three Winter Sport Federations in France.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Histoire du CNOSF". Comité National Olympique et Sportif Francais (in French). Retrieved 24 August 2024.
- ^ "The French National and Olympic Sports Committee (CNOSF)". Paris 2024. Retrieved 24 August 2024.