Olympics-Head of French Olympic Committee steps down - statement

The president of the French Olympic Committee (CNOSF), Brigitte Henriques, has resigned from her position a little over a year before the Paris 2024 Summer Games, the CNOSF said on Thursday.

"At the opening of the CNOSF general assembly held today at the Maison du Sport Français, Brigitte Henriques announced her decision to step down as president of the French National Olympic and Sports Committee," the CNOSF said in a statement.

The Paris 2024 Olympics will be held from July 26-Aug. 11.

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