French National Olympic and Sports Committee
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French National Olympic and Sports Committee
Comité national olympique et sportif français logo |
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Country/Region | France |
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Code | FRA |
Created | 1894 |
Recognized | 1972 |
Continental Association |
EOC |
Headquarters | Paris |
President | Denis Masseglia |
Website | franceolympique |
Notes | Also includes |
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.
The CNOSF was formed in 1894 in Paris. It is responsible for all of France's overseas departments and territories except French Polynesia.
Presidents
- Duvignau de Lanneau (1911-1912)
- Albert Glandaz (1912-1913)
- Justinien de Clary (1913-1933)
- Armand Massard (1933-1967)
- Jean de Beaumont (1967-1972)
- Claude Collard (1972-1982)
- Nelson Paillou (1982-1993)
- Henri Sérandour (1993-2009)
- Denis Masseglia (since 2009)
External links
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