A selection of high-level French and foreign athletes will be offered additional training on the core skills needed in the sports movement, like foreign languages, sports economy, human resources, marketing, rights management, etc.

Every year, upon recommendation from the Alain Danet Institute and the Committee for Olympic Solidarity,, the French Olympic Committee (CNOSF) will support a foreign athlete in his/her sports and academic training, along with a member of his/her coaching team during one season.

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