Sport in France

Sport in France plays an important role in French society, which is reflected in its popularity among the French people and the nation's strong sporting history.^[1] Various types of sports are played and followed in France, notably cycling, fencing, football,^[2] and handball, which has earned France eight victories in world championships and five Olympic medals. France is also the four-time European champion of handball.^[3]

^ Schofield, Hugh (23 August 2016). "Rio 2016 Olympics: France agonises over Team GB glory". Bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 22 February 2019.
^ Thierry Terret, "Is there a french sport history? Reflections on French sport historiography." International Journal of the History of Sport 28.14 (2011): 2061-2084.
^ Leroy, Loick (2024-01-29). "HANDBALL : les Bleus sacrés champions d'Europe 2024 !". Groupe BPCE. Retrieved 2024-07-12.

[1] Schofield, Hugh (23 August 2016). "Rio 2016 Olympics: France agonises over Team GB glory". Bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 22 February 2019.

[2] Thierry Terret, "Is there a french sport history? Reflections on French sport historiography." International Journal of the History of Sport 28.14 (2011): 2061-2084.

[3] Leroy, Loick (2024-01-29). "HANDBALL : les Bleus sacrés champions d'Europe 2024 !". Groupe BPCE. Retrieved 2024-07-12.

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