Overview

• Stéphane Cambos, former U18 French rugby team manager, is in police custody in Agen as part of an involuntary homicide investigation into the disappearance of Medhi Narjissi.
• The investigation, led by Judge Serge Rey, examines the circumstances surrounding the August 2024 recovery session at Dias Beach, where Narjissi was swept away by strong currents.
• Conflicting accounts have emerged, with Cambos denying responsibility for organizing the session, which he claims deviated from the planned schedule.
• The French Rugby Federation's internal report criticized the decision to hold the session in dangerous conditions, leading to staff suspensions and prompting Cambos to file a counter complaint for defamation.
• The tragedy has highlighted critical safety lapses in youth sports, as Narjissi’s family continues to demand accountability for what they describe as managerial negligence.