The year 2024 was marked by significant sporting events including the Paris Olympics, UEFA Euro, and Roland-Garros. Notable highlights featured athletes like Rafael Nadal bidding farewell, Kylian Mbappé facing injury challenges, and the rise of young stars like Lamine Yamal. The impressive performances culminated with France achieving success in various Olympic sports, including gold medals in rugby and triathlon. The summer also saw emotional moments as legends like Nikola Karabatic retired and new champions emerged in front of an enthusiastic home crowd.