France's Olympic team is aspiring to remain among the top four nations, while Ukrainian athletes plan to boycott the opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games in response to Russian participation.
With just three days remaining in the Olympics, France's team remains ambitious, particularly in biathlon, hoping for a gold medal finish. French biathletes are focused on their upcoming mass start, where they feel confident about their chances.
In the women's skicross event, young French athlete Grillet-Aubert achieved a provisional second place during her run, setting a time of 1:12.89, just behind Sweden's Sandra Naeslund. This qualifying round is crucial as it determines the finalists for the eighth round scheduled for later today; no competitors will be eliminated at this stage.
Additionally, Ukrainian athletes have announced their decision to boycott the opening ceremony of the Milan-Cortina Paralympic Games on March 6. Their protest is in response to the inclusion of Russian athletes competing under their flag, reflecting ongoing tensions between Ukraine and Russia amid the ongoing conflict.
