French Olympians unveil badge

Published April 5, 2008

PARIS, April 4: French Olympians on Friday said their desire to put “Olympic values” back at the heart of the Olympics will be their objective when they wear a new badge to promote respect among nations at the Games.

Backed by the French National Olympic Committee (CNOSF), the badge — on which is written “Pour un monde meilleur” (For a better world) — was unveiled by double Olympic judo champion David Douillet. —AFP

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