On Monday, the French delegation at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy experienced a disappointing day, failing to add to their medal count. Currently, they hold two medals: one gold and one silver earned during the last two days of competition. After a successful Sunday, featuring a gold medal in mixed relay biathlon and a silver in skiathlon by athlete Mathis Desloges, the French team could not maintain the momentum, finishing without medals on Monday.

French alpine skiers missed out on a podium finish in the team combined event, and surprise athlete Valentin Foubert almost secured a medal in ski jumping on the normal hill, ultimately placing 5th. The current standings show France tied for 8th place with the Czech Republic and the Netherlands. Leaders in the medal table remain Switzerland and Norway, with Switzerland having secured three Olympic titles but with a total of five medals compared to Norway's six.

The implications of France's drop in rankings could affect the morale of the athletes as the competition continues, and it raises questions about the strategies that need to be taken moving forward. As the Olympics progress, countries will be eager to boost their standings in the medal table, and for France, reclaiming a higher position will be crucial for the remainder of the games.