France is gearing up to defend their men's volleyball gold at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, and they're more motivated than ever to keep the victory at home! 🏐🇫🇷
Back in Tokyo 2021, France clinched their first-ever Olympic gold in men's volleyball after an epic 3-2 win against the Russian Olympic Committee. Before that, they'd only qualified for the Olympics four times and never made it past the quarterfinals. Talk about a glow-up! ✨
\"It's true that having won already will put a target on our back from the start,\" admitted Kevin Tillie, one of the stars of the French team. \"But we're really motivated. Playing at home will be such a pleasure. I think the pressure will lift away fast with our public giving us their support. It will be an incredible moment.\"
Tillie, who was part of that historic 2021 team, is ready to lead the squad once again. 💪 \"We've grown older. We've seen each other aging. But it's also good for the experience,\" he shared. \"The core of the team remains the same, and there are younger players arriving. That's good for the team. To have some renewal.\"
France is set to face Serbia, Slovenia, and Canada in Pool A when the competition kicks off on July 27. Mark your calendars, because this is going to be a showdown you won't want to miss! 📅🔥
Can France repeat history and keep the gold on home soil? Stay tuned, volleyball fans! 🏆🥇
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France want to taste men's volleyball victory again at 2024 Olympics
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