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Paris 2024: Victor Wembanyama gets real on playing in the Olympics with France

San Antonio Spurs rising star Victor Wembanyama reveals his excitement about living his Olympic dream with the French national team.

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July 16, 2024 05:47PM EDT

**© Tyler Kaufman/Getty Images**Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs reacts to a play during the second half of an NBA game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center

The Paris 2024 Olympic Games are set to kick off on Friday, July 26, and conclude on Sunday, August 11. With just over a week until this monumental event, Spurs standout Victor Wembanyama has shared his enthusiasm for being part of France’s squad.

The Olympics unite the world’s top athletes to compete in 45 different sports across more than 300 events. Basketball will undoubtedly be one of the most watched sports this year, featuring the USA Team’s elite players and several NBA stars representing their countries.

The 20-year-old French is determined to lead his team to the finals and secure a podium finish. Reflecting on his ambitions, Wembanyama months ago stated, “Any result other than first place would be a failure, as we could have done better. There are no regrets, but it’s a very achievable goal.”

Victor Wembanyama happy to fulfill an Olympic dream with France

Following France’s friendly losses to Germany and Serbia ahead of the Olympics, Victor Wembanyama expressed what it means to him to fulfill a lifelong dream: “Apart from my basketball performance, I’m not even expecting anything because it’s one of my dreams to play in the Olympics. I’m just going to enjoy the moment and when I’m on the court give 200 percent as I do every time I wear the jersey.”

Victor Wembanyama with France in the friendly match against Serbia. IMAGO / Frederic Chambert

He also spoke about his return to France, the host nation for the 2024 Olympic Games: “It’s huge. I’ve been eager to come back to France for some time now. It’s just going to be incredible. I’m going to be here, like a kid, to enjoy the moment.”

Wembanyama’s enthusiasm and determination are set to inspire the French team as they aim for Olympic glory on their home turf.

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France’s roster for Paris 2024 Olympics

France have confirmed their 12-man roster for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, with Victor Wembanyama as its star player. Here is the full roster:

Victor Wembanyama
Frank Ntilikina
Matthew Strazel
Nicolas Batum
Isaia Cordinier
Bilal Coulibaly
Nando De Colo
Evan Fournier
Rudy Gobert
Mathias Lessort
Guerschon Yabusele

Gianni Taina

Gianni Taina is a bilingual journalist, fluent in English and Spanish, with a specialization in soccer, the NBA, and tennis. He began his professional career in 2020 with Mundo Deportivo US, where he first established himself as a writer. Throughout his career, Gianni has covered major sports events such as the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, the NBA Finals, and Grand Slam tournaments like the French Open. His ability to report on real-time events and perform well under pressure has made him a valuable member of a top-tier team of journalists. In 2024, he joined Bolavip US, where he now covers a wide range of sports, including European soccer, MLS, and the NBA.

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