5-time Paralympic gold medalist Kawai heads sports agency

5-time Paralympic gold medalist Kawai heads sports agency

Retired visually impaired swimmer Junichi Kawai takes a seat at his desk as he becomes the commissioner of the Japan Sports Agency in Tokyo on Oct. 1, 2025. The five-time Paralympic gold medalist is the first Paralympian to assume the post.

5-time Paralympic gold medalist Kawai heads sports agency

5-time Paralympic gold medalist Kawai heads sports agency

Retired visually impaired swimmer Junichi Kawai takes a seat at his desk as he becomes the commissioner of the Japan Sports Agency in Tokyo on Oct. 1, 2025. The five-time Paralympic gold medalist is the first Paralympian to assume the post.

5-time Paralympic gold medalist Kawai heads sports agency

5-time Paralympic gold medalist Kawai heads sports agency

Retired visually impaired swimmer Junichi Kawai takes a seat at his desk as he becomes the commissioner of the Japan Sports Agency in Tokyo on Oct. 1, 2025. The five-time Paralympic gold medalist is the first Paralympian to assume the post.

5-time Paralympic gold medalist Kawai to head sports agency

5-time Paralympic gold medalist Kawai to head sports agency

Retired visually impaired swimmer Junichi Kawai speaks to reporters in Tokyo on Sept. 19, 2025, after being named the next commissioner of the Japan Sports Agency. A five-time Paralympic gold medalist, the 50-year-old will become the first Paralympian to assume the post when his appointment takes effect Oct. 1.

5-time Paralympic gold medalist Kawai to head sports agency

5-time Paralympic gold medalist Kawai to head sports agency

Retired visually impaired swimmer Junichi Kawai speaks to reporters in Tokyo on Sept. 19, 2025, after being named the next commissioner of the Japan Sports Agency. A five-time Paralympic gold medalist, the 50-year-old will become the first Paralympian to assume the post when his appointment takes effect Oct. 1.

The First Edition Of Sports' Day - Paris

The First Edition Of Sports' Day - Paris

French swimmer Maxime Grousset paddles on the canoe of French canoeist Tony Estanguet after competing in the swimming and canoeing challenge race on the river Seine during the "OPEN EDF sur Seine" event as part of the first edition of Sports' Day at the Bassin de Grenelle, in Paris, on September 14, 2025. Following the grand parade of athletes for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, which took place on September 14, 2024, on the Champs-Elysees avenue, President Macron proposed establishing an annual Sports' Day on this date, similar to the Fete de la Musique on June 21. Photo by Ian Langsdon/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

The First Edition Of Sports' Day - Paris

The First Edition Of Sports' Day - Paris

French swimmer Maxime Grousset (R) and French canoeist Tony Estanguet (L) compete in swimming and canoeing challenge race on the river Seine during the "OPEN EDF sur Seine" event as part of the first edition of Sports' Day at the Bassin de Grenelle, in Paris, on September 14, 2025. Following the grand parade of athletes for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, which took place on September 14, 2024, on the Champs-Elysees avenue, President Macron proposed establishing an annual Sports' Day on this date, similar to the Fete de la Musique on June 21. Photo by Ian Langsdon/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

The First Edition Of Sports' Day - Paris

The First Edition Of Sports' Day - Paris

French swimmer Maxime Grousset (R) and French canoeist Tony Estanguet (L) compete in swimming and canoeing challenge race on the river Seine during the "OPEN EDF sur Seine" event as part of the first edition of Sports' Day at the Bassin de Grenelle, in Paris, on September 14, 2025. Following the grand parade of athletes for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, which took place on September 14, 2024, on the Champs-Elysees avenue, President Macron proposed establishing an annual Sports' Day on this date, similar to the Fete de la Musique on June 21. Photo by Ian Langsdon/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

The First Edition Of Sports' Day - Paris

The First Edition Of Sports' Day - Paris

French swimmer Maxime Grousset (R) and French canoeist Tony Estanguet (L) react as they walk on the walkay in front of the Eiffel Tower after competing in the swimming and canoeing challenge race on the river Seine during the "OPEN EDF sur Seine" event as part of the first edition of Sports' Day at the Bassin de Grenelle, in Paris, on September 14, 2025. Following the grand parade of athletes for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, which took place on September 14, 2024, on the Champs-Elysees avenue, President Macron proposed establishing an annual Sports' Day on this date, similar to the Fete de la Musique on June 21. Photo by Ian Langsdon/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

The First Edition Of Sports' Day - Paris

The First Edition Of Sports' Day - Paris

Member of the public stand on the banks of Ile aux Cygnes as they watch French swimmer Maxime Grousset (front) and French canoeist Tony Estanguet (rear) competing in the swimming and canoeing challenge race on the river Seine during the "OPEN EDF sur Seine" event as part of the first edition of Sports' Day at the Bassin de Grenelle, in Paris, on September 14, 2025. Following the grand parade of athletes for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, which took place on September 14, 2024, on the Champs-Elysees avenue, President Macron proposed establishing an annual Sports' Day on this date, similar to the Fete de la Musique on June 21. Photo by Ian Langsdon/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

The First Edition Of Sports' Day - Paris

The First Edition Of Sports' Day - Paris

French swimmer Maxime Grousset (R) and French canoeist Tony Estanguet (L) compete in swimming and canoeing challenge race on the river Seine during the "OPEN EDF sur Seine" event as part of the first edition of Sports' Day at the Bassin de Grenelle, in Paris, on September 14, 2025. Following the grand parade of athletes for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, which took place on September 14, 2024, on the Champs-Elysees avenue, President Macron proposed establishing an annual Sports' Day on this date, similar to the Fete de la Musique on June 21. Photo by Ian Langsdon/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

The First Edition Of Sports' Day - Paris

The First Edition Of Sports' Day - Paris

French swimmer Maxime Grousset (R) and French canoeist Tony Estanguet (L) compete in swimming and canoeing challenge race on the river Seine during the "OPEN EDF sur Seine" event as part of the first edition of Sports' Day at the Bassin de Grenelle, in Paris, on September 14, 2025. Following the grand parade of athletes for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, which took place on September 14, 2024, on the Champs-Elysees avenue, President Macron proposed establishing an annual Sports' Day on this date, similar to the Fete de la Musique on June 21. Photo by Ian Langsdon/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Edition of the Sports' Day - Paris

First Edition of the Sports' Day - Paris

French swimmer Maxime Grousset (R) and compete in swimming and canoeing challenge race on the river Seine during the "OPEN EDF sur Seine" event as part of the first edition of Sports' Day (fete du sport) at the Bassin de Grenelle, in Paris, on September 14, 2025. Following the grand parade of athletes for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, which took place on September 14, 2024, on the Champs-Elysees avenue, President Macron proposed establishing an annual Sports' Day on this date, similar to the Fete de la Musique on June 21. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Edition of the Sports' Day - Paris

First Edition of the Sports' Day - Paris

French swimmer Maxime Grousset (R) and compete in swimming and canoeing challenge race on the river Seine during the "OPEN EDF sur Seine" event as part of the first edition of Sports' Day (fete du sport) at the Bassin de Grenelle, in Paris, on September 14, 2025. Following the grand parade of athletes for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, which took place on September 14, 2024, on the Champs-Elysees avenue, President Macron proposed establishing an annual Sports' Day on this date, similar to the Fete de la Musique on June 21. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Edition of the Sports' Day - Paris

First Edition of the Sports' Day - Paris

French swimmer Maxime Grousset (R) and compete in swimming and canoeing challenge race on the river Seine during the "OPEN EDF sur Seine" event as part of the first edition of Sports' Day (fete du sport) at the Bassin de Grenelle, in Paris, on September 14, 2025. Following the grand parade of athletes for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, which took place on September 14, 2024, on the Champs-Elysees avenue, President Macron proposed establishing an annual Sports' Day on this date, similar to the Fete de la Musique on June 21. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Edition of the Sports' Day - Paris

First Edition of the Sports' Day - Paris

French swimmer Maxime Grousset (R) and compete in swimming and canoeing challenge race on the river Seine during the "OPEN EDF sur Seine" event as part of the first edition of Sports' Day (fete du sport) at the Bassin de Grenelle, in Paris, on September 14, 2025. Following the grand parade of athletes for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, which took place on September 14, 2024, on the Champs-Elysees avenue, President Macron proposed establishing an annual Sports' Day on this date, similar to the Fete de la Musique on June 21. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Edition of the Sports' Day - Paris

First Edition of the Sports' Day - Paris

French swimmer Maxime Grousset (R) and French canoeist Tony Estanguet (L) compete in swimming and canoeing challenge race on the river Seine during the "OPEN EDF sur Seine" event as part of the first edition of Sports' Day (fete du sport) at the Bassin de Grenelle, in Paris, on September 14, 2025. Following the grand parade of athletes for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, which took place on September 14, 2024, on the Champs-Elysees avenue, President Macron proposed establishing an annual Sports' Day on this date, similar to the Fete de la Musique on June 21. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Edition of the Sports' Day - Paris

First Edition of the Sports' Day - Paris

French swimmer Maxime Grousset (R) and French canoeist Tony Estanguet (L) compete in swimming and canoeing challenge race on the river Seine during the "OPEN EDF sur Seine" event as part of the first edition of Sports' Day (fete du sport) at the Bassin de Grenelle, in Paris, on September 14, 2025. Following the grand parade of athletes for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, which took place on September 14, 2024, on the Champs-Elysees avenue, President Macron proposed establishing an annual Sports' Day on this date, similar to the Fete de la Musique on June 21. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Edition of the Sports' Day - Paris

First Edition of the Sports' Day - Paris

French swimmer Maxime Grousset (R) and French canoeist Tony Estanguet (L) compete in swimming and canoeing challenge race on the river Seine during the "OPEN EDF sur Seine" event as part of the first edition of Sports' Day (fete du sport) at the Bassin de Grenelle, in Paris, on September 14, 2025. Following the grand parade of athletes for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, which took place on September 14, 2024, on the Champs-Elysees avenue, President Macron proposed establishing an annual Sports' Day on this date, similar to the Fete de la Musique on June 21. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Edition of the Sports' Day - Paris

First Edition of the Sports' Day - Paris

French swimmer Maxime Grousset (R) and French canoeist Tony Estanguet (L) compete in swimming and canoeing challenge race on the river Seine during the "OPEN EDF sur Seine" event as part of the first edition of Sports' Day (fete du sport) at the Bassin de Grenelle, in Paris, on September 14, 2025. Following the grand parade of athletes for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, which took place on September 14, 2024, on the Champs-Elysees avenue, President Macron proposed establishing an annual Sports' Day on this date, similar to the Fete de la Musique on June 21. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Edition of the Sports' Day - Paris

First Edition of the Sports' Day - Paris

French swimmer Maxime Grousset (R) and compete in swimming and canoeing challenge race on the river Seine during the "OPEN EDF sur Seine" event as part of the first edition of Sports' Day (fete du sport) at the Bassin de Grenelle, in Paris, on September 14, 2025. Following the grand parade of athletes for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, which took place on September 14, 2024, on the Champs-Elysees avenue, President Macron proposed establishing an annual Sports' Day on this date, similar to the Fete de la Musique on June 21. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Edition of the Sports' Day - Paris

First Edition of the Sports' Day - Paris

French swimmer Maxime Grousset (R) and French canoeist Tony Estanguet (L) compete in swimming and canoeing challenge race on the river Seine during the "OPEN EDF sur Seine" event as part of the first edition of Sports' Day (fete du sport) at the Bassin de Grenelle, in Paris, on September 14, 2025. Following the grand parade of athletes for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, which took place on September 14, 2024, on the Champs-Elysees avenue, President Macron proposed establishing an annual Sports' Day on this date, similar to the Fete de la Musique on June 21. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Edition of the Sports' Day - Paris

First Edition of the Sports' Day - Paris

French swimmer Maxime Grousset (R) and French canoeist Tony Estanguet (L) compete in swimming and canoeing challenge race on the river Seine during the "OPEN EDF sur Seine" event as part of the first edition of Sports' Day (fete du sport) at the Bassin de Grenelle, in Paris, on September 14, 2025. Following the grand parade of athletes for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, which took place on September 14, 2024, on the Champs-Elysees avenue, President Macron proposed establishing an annual Sports' Day on this date, similar to the Fete de la Musique on June 21. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Edition of the Sports' Day - Paris

First Edition of the Sports' Day - Paris

French swimmer Maxime Grousset (R) and French canoeist Tony Estanguet (L) compete in swimming and canoeing challenge race on the river Seine during the "OPEN EDF sur Seine" event as part of the first edition of Sports' Day (fete du sport) at the Bassin de Grenelle, in Paris, on September 14, 2025. Following the grand parade of athletes for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, which took place on September 14, 2024, on the Champs-Elysees avenue, President Macron proposed establishing an annual Sports' Day on this date, similar to the Fete de la Musique on June 21. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Edition of the Sports' Day - Paris

First Edition of the Sports' Day - Paris

Close up portrait of French Olympic swimmer Laure Manaudou as part of the first edition of Sports' Day (Fete du sport) on Place de l'Hôtel-de-Ville in Paris, France on September 14, 2025. Following the grand parade of athletes for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, which took place on September 14, 2024, on the Champs-Elysees avenue, French President proposed establishing an annual Sports' Day on this date, similar to the Fete de la Musique on June 21. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Edition of the Sports' Day - Paris

First Edition of the Sports' Day - Paris

Close up portrait of French Olympic swimmer Laure Manaudou as part of the first edition of Sports' Day (Fete du sport) on Place de l'Hôtel-de-Ville in Paris, France on September 14, 2025. Following the grand parade of athletes for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, which took place on September 14, 2024, on the Champs-Elysees avenue, French President proposed establishing an annual Sports' Day on this date, similar to the Fete de la Musique on June 21. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Edition of the Sports' Day - Paris

First Edition of the Sports' Day - Paris

Close up portrait of French Olympic swimmer Laure Manaudou as part of the first edition of Sports' Day (Fete du sport) on Place de l'Hôtel-de-Ville in Paris, France on September 14, 2025. Following the grand parade of athletes for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, which took place on September 14, 2024, on the Champs-Elysees avenue, French President proposed establishing an annual Sports' Day on this date, similar to the Fete de la Musique on June 21. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Edition of the Sports' Day - Paris

First Edition of the Sports' Day - Paris

Close up portrait of French Olympic swimmer Laure Manaudou as part of the first edition of Sports' Day (Fete du sport) on Place de l'Hôtel-de-Ville in Paris, France on September 14, 2025. Following the grand parade of athletes for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, which took place on September 14, 2024, on the Champs-Elysees avenue, French President proposed establishing an annual Sports' Day on this date, similar to the Fete de la Musique on June 21. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Edition of the Sports' Day - Paris

First Edition of the Sports' Day - Paris

Close up portrait of French Olympic swimmer Laure Manaudou as part of the first edition of Sports' Day (Fete du sport) on Place de l'Hôtel-de-Ville in Paris, France on September 14, 2025. Following the grand parade of athletes for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, which took place on September 14, 2024, on the Champs-Elysees avenue, French President proposed establishing an annual Sports' Day on this date, similar to the Fete de la Musique on June 21. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Edition of the Sports' Day - Paris

First Edition of the Sports' Day - Paris

French former gymnast Emilie Le Pennec, French Olympic swimmer Laure Manaudou, French judoka Marie-Eve Gahie, French handball player Allison Pineau, French Olympic judoka Sarah-Leonie Cysique and French fencer Manon Brunet as part of the first edition of Sports' Day (Fete du sport) on Place de l'Hôtel-de-Ville in Paris, France on September 14, 2025. Following the grand parade of athletes for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, which took place on September 14, 2024, on the Champs-Elysees avenue, French President proposed establishing an annual Sports' Day on this date, similar to the Fete de la Musique on June 21. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Edition of the Sports' Day - Paris

First Edition of the Sports' Day - Paris

French former gymnast Emilie Le Pennec, French Olympic swimmer Laure Manaudou, French judoka Marie-Eve Gahie, French handball player Allison Pineau, French Olympic judoka Sarah-Leonie Cysique and French fencer Manon Brunet and French Minister for Sports, Youth and Associative Life Marie Barsacq as part of the first edition of Sports' Day (Fete du sport) on Place de l'Hôtel-de-Ville in Paris, France on September 14, 2025. Following the grand parade of athletes for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, which took place on September 14, 2024, on the Champs-Elysees avenue, French President proposed establishing an annual Sports' Day on this date, similar to the Fete de la Musique on June 21. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Edition of the Sports' Day - Paris

First Edition of the Sports' Day - Paris

French former gymnast Emilie Le Pennec, French Olympic swimmer Laure Manaudou, French judoka Marie-Eve Gahie, French handball player Allison Pineau, French Olympic judoka Sarah-Leonie Cysique and French fencer Manon Brunet and French Minister for Sports, Youth and Associative Life Marie Barsacq as part of the first edition of Sports' Day (Fete du sport) on Place de l'Hôtel-de-Ville in Paris, France on September 14, 2025. Following the grand parade of athletes for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, which took place on September 14, 2024, on the Champs-Elysees avenue, French President proposed establishing an annual Sports' Day on this date, similar to the Fete de la Musique on June 21. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Edition of the Sports' Day - Paris

First Edition of the Sports' Day - Paris

French former gymnast Emilie Le Pennec, French Olympic swimmer Laure Manaudou, French judoka Marie-Eve Gahie, French handball player Allison Pineau, French Olympic judoka Sarah-Leonie Cysique and French fencer Manon Brunet and French Minister for Sports, Youth and Associative Life Marie Barsacq as part of the first edition of Sports' Day (Fete du sport) on Place de l'Hôtel-de-Ville in Paris, France on September 14, 2025. Following the grand parade of athletes for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, which took place on September 14, 2024, on the Champs-Elysees avenue, French President proposed establishing an annual Sports' Day on this date, similar to the Fete de la Musique on June 21. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Edition of the Sports' Day - Paris

First Edition of the Sports' Day - Paris

French former gymnast Emilie Le Pennec, French Olympic swimmer Laure Manaudou, French judoka Marie-Eve Gahie, French handball player Allison Pineau, French Olympic judoka Sarah-Leonie Cysique and French fencer Manon Brunet as part of the first edition of Sports' Day (Fete du sport) on Place de l'Hôtel-de-Ville in Paris, France on September 14, 2025. Following the grand parade of athletes for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, which took place on September 14, 2024, on the Champs-Elysees avenue, French President proposed establishing an annual Sports' Day on this date, similar to the Fete de la Musique on June 21. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Edition of the Sports' Day - Paris

First Edition of the Sports' Day - Paris

Close up portrait of French Olympic swimmer Laure Manaudou as part of the first edition of Sports' Day (Fete du sport) on Place de l'Hôtel-de-Ville in Paris, France on September 14, 2025. Following the grand parade of athletes for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, which took place on September 14, 2024, on the Champs-Elysees avenue, French President proposed establishing an annual Sports' Day on this date, similar to the Fete de la Musique on June 21. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Edition of the Sports' Day - Paris

First Edition of the Sports' Day - Paris

French former gymnast Emilie Le Pennec, French Olympic swimmer Laure Manaudou, French judoka Marie-Eve Gahie, French handball player Allison Pineau, French Olympic judoka Sarah-Leonie Cysique and French fencer Manon Brunet as part of the first edition of Sports' Day (Fete du sport) on Place de l'Hôtel-de-Ville in Paris, France on September 14, 2025. Following the grand parade of athletes for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, which took place on September 14, 2024, on the Champs-Elysees avenue, French President proposed establishing an annual Sports' Day on this date, similar to the Fete de la Musique on June 21. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Edition of the Sports' Day - Paris

First Edition of the Sports' Day - Paris

French former gymnast Emilie Le Pennec, French Olympic swimmer Laure Manaudou, French judoka Marie-Eve Gahie, French handball player Allison Pineau, French Olympic judoka Sarah-Leonie Cysique and French fencer Manon Brunet as part of the first edition of Sports' Day (Fete du sport) on Place de l'Hôtel-de-Ville in Paris, France on September 14, 2025. Following the grand parade of athletes for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, which took place on September 14, 2024, on the Champs-Elysees avenue, French President proposed establishing an annual Sports' Day on this date, similar to the Fete de la Musique on June 21. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Edition of the Sports' Day - Paris

First Edition of the Sports' Day - Paris

French former gymnast Emilie Le Pennec, French Olympic swimmer Laure Manaudou, French judoka Marie-Eve Gahie, French handball player Allison Pineau, French Olympic judoka Sarah-Leonie Cysique and French fencer Manon Brunet and French Minister for Sports, Youth and Associative Life Marie Barsacq as part of the first edition of Sports' Day (Fete du sport) on Place de l'Hôtel-de-Ville in Paris, France on September 14, 2025. Following the grand parade of athletes for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, which took place on September 14, 2024, on the Champs-Elysees avenue, French President proposed establishing an annual Sports' Day on this date, similar to the Fete de la Musique on June 21. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Edition of the Sports' Day - Paris

First Edition of the Sports' Day - Paris

French former gymnast Emilie Le Pennec, French Olympic swimmer Laure Manaudou, French judoka Marie-Eve Gahie, French handball player Allison Pineau, French Olympic judoka Sarah-Leonie Cysique and French fencer Manon Brunet and French Minister for Sports, Youth and Associative Life Marie Barsacq as part of the first edition of Sports' Day (Fete du sport) on Place de l'Hôtel-de-Ville in Paris, France on September 14, 2025. Following the grand parade of athletes for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, which took place on September 14, 2024, on the Champs-Elysees avenue, French President proposed establishing an annual Sports' Day on this date, similar to the Fete de la Musique on June 21. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Edition of the Sports' Day - Paris

First Edition of the Sports' Day - Paris

French former gymnast Emilie Le Pennec, French Olympic swimmer Laure Manaudou, French judoka Marie-Eve Gahie, French handball player Allison Pineau, French Olympic judoka Sarah-Leonie Cysique and French fencer Manon Brunet and French Minister for Sports, Youth and Associative Life Marie Barsacq as part of the first edition of Sports' Day (Fete du sport) on Place de l'Hôtel-de-Ville in Paris, France on September 14, 2025. Following the grand parade of athletes for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, which took place on September 14, 2024, on the Champs-Elysees avenue, French President proposed establishing an annual Sports' Day on this date, similar to the Fete de la Musique on June 21. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Edition of the Sports' Day - Paris

First Edition of the Sports' Day - Paris

Close up portrait of French Olympic swimmer Laure Manaudou as part of the first edition of Sports' Day (Fete du sport) on Place de l'Hôtel-de-Ville in Paris, France on September 14, 2025. Following the grand parade of athletes for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, which took place on September 14, 2024, on the Champs-Elysees avenue, French President proposed establishing an annual Sports' Day on this date, similar to the Fete de la Musique on June 21. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Edition of the Sports' Day - Paris

First Edition of the Sports' Day - Paris

Close up portrait of French Olympic swimmer Laure Manaudou as part of the first edition of Sports' Day (Fete du sport) on Place de l'Hôtel-de-Ville in Paris, France on September 14, 2025. Following the grand parade of athletes for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, which took place on September 14, 2024, on the Champs-Elysees avenue, French President proposed establishing an annual Sports' Day on this date, similar to the Fete de la Musique on June 21. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Edition of the Sports' Day - Paris

First Edition of the Sports' Day - Paris

Close up portrait of French Olympic swimmer Laure Manaudou as part of the first edition of Sports' Day (Fete du sport) on Place de l'Hôtel-de-Ville in Paris, France on September 14, 2025. Following the grand parade of athletes for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, which took place on September 14, 2024, on the Champs-Elysees avenue, French President proposed establishing an annual Sports' Day on this date, similar to the Fete de la Musique on June 21. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Edition of the Sports' Day - Paris

First Edition of the Sports' Day - Paris

Close up portrait of French Olympic swimmer Laure Manaudou as part of the first edition of Sports' Day (Fete du sport) on Place de l'Hôtel-de-Ville in Paris, France on September 14, 2025. Following the grand parade of athletes for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, which took place on September 14, 2024, on the Champs-Elysees avenue, French President proposed establishing an annual Sports' Day on this date, similar to the Fete de la Musique on June 21. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Edition of the Sports' Day - Paris

First Edition of the Sports' Day - Paris

French former gymnast Emilie Le Pennec, French Olympic swimmer Laure Manaudou, French judoka Marie-Eve Gahie, French handball player Allison Pineau, French Olympic judoka Sarah-Leonie Cysique and French fencer Manon Brunet and French Minister for Sports, Youth and Associative Life Marie Barsacq as part of the first edition of Sports' Day (Fete du sport) on Place de l'Hôtel-de-Ville in Paris, France on September 14, 2025. Following the grand parade of athletes for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, which took place on September 14, 2024, on the Champs-Elysees avenue, French President proposed establishing an annual Sports' Day on this date, similar to the Fete de la Musique on June 21. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Edition of the Sports' Day - Paris

First Edition of the Sports' Day - Paris

French former athlete Marie-Jose Perec and French Olympic swimmer Laure Manaudou as part of the first edition of Sports' Day (Fete du sport) on Place de l'Hôtel-de-Ville in Paris, France on September 14, 2025. Following the grand parade of athletes for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, which took place on September 14, 2024, on the Champs-Elysees avenue, French President proposed establishing an annual Sports' Day on this date, similar to the Fete de la Musique on June 21. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Edition of the Sports' Day - Paris

First Edition of the Sports' Day - Paris

French former gymnast Emilie Le Pennec, French Olympic swimmer Laure Manaudou, French judoka Marie-Eve Gahie, French handball player Allison Pineau, French Olympic judoka Sarah-Leonie Cysique and French fencer Manon Brunet and French Minister for Sports, Youth and Associative Life Marie Barsacq as part of the first edition of Sports' Day (Fete du sport) on Place de l'Hôtel-de-Ville in Paris, France on September 14, 2025. Following the grand parade of athletes for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, which took place on September 14, 2024, on the Champs-Elysees avenue, French President proposed establishing an annual Sports' Day on this date, similar to the Fete de la Musique on June 21. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Edition of the Sports' Day - Paris

First Edition of the Sports' Day - Paris

French former gymnast Emilie Le Pennec, French Olympic swimmer Laure Manaudou, French judoka Marie-Eve Gahie, French handball player Allison Pineau, French Olympic judoka Sarah-Leonie Cysique and French fencer Manon Brunet and French Minister for Sports, Youth and Associative Life Marie Barsacq as part of the first edition of Sports' Day (Fete du sport) on Place de l'Hôtel-de-Ville in Paris, France on September 14, 2025. Following the grand parade of athletes for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, which took place on September 14, 2024, on the Champs-Elysees avenue, French President proposed establishing an annual Sports' Day on this date, similar to the Fete de la Musique on June 21. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Edition of the Sports' Day - Paris

First Edition of the Sports' Day - Paris

Close up portrait of French Olympic swimmer Laure Manaudou as part of the first edition of Sports' Day (Fete du sport) on Place de l'Hôtel-de-Ville in Paris, France on September 14, 2025. Following the grand parade of athletes for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, which took place on September 14, 2024, on the Champs-Elysees avenue, French President proposed establishing an annual Sports' Day on this date, similar to the Fete de la Musique on June 21. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Edition of the Sports' Day - Paris

First Edition of the Sports' Day - Paris

Former French Minister of Sports and Olympic and Paralympic Games Amelie Oudea-Castera and French Olympic swimmer Laure Manaudou as part of the first edition of Sports' Day (Fete du sport) on Place de l'Hôtel-de-Ville in Paris, France on September 14, 2025. Following the grand parade of athletes for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, which took place on September 14, 2024, on the Champs-Elysees avenue, French President proposed establishing an annual Sports' Day on this date, similar to the Fete de la Musique on June 21. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM