Marie Barsacq Named French Minister of Sports in Bayrou Government

The former Paris 2024 Olympics executive takes on her first political role, succeeding Gil Avérous in a cabinet reshuffle.

Marie Barsacq, a key figure in the Paris 2024 Olympics, has been appointed Minister of Sports, Youth, and Community Life in François Bayrou's government.
Barsacq has a background in sports administration, having worked with the French National Olympic Committee and the French Football Federation, where she championed amateur football initiatives.
Her work on the Paris 2024 Olympics focused on legacy projects, including promoting daily physical activity in schools and advancing accessibility and inclusion through the Paralympics.
Barsacq faces immediate challenges, including addressing concerns over reduced sports funding and ensuring the long-term impact of the Paris 2024 Games is sustained.
She will also oversee preparations for the 2030 Winter Olympics and tackle ongoing issues such as racism and homophobia in football stadiums.