The French Federation definitely vetoed Heurtel

The French Federation decided to definitely veto Thomas Heurtel and did not call him for the choice of this country with a view to Olympic Games this summer at Paris. This veto was a result of his contractual commitment to a Russian club, Zenit Saint Petersburg, something he had promised not to do in a document when war broke out in Ukraine as did other internationals.

The relationship seemed to loosen in October 2023, when the president of the Federation, Jean-Pierre Siutatannounced that the organization will begin working to recover Heurtel . However, things changed when the player appeared on the TV show. Tony Parker in SQUARE .

“My oath on that letter is fraud,” the point guard said. “That is why it is important to break it. Everyone knows,” he added, indicating that his signature and that of his other colleagues were obtained under pressure.

The interview caused the Federation to change its position again and Heurtel will finally not be among the players selected for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, reports Yann Ohnona of L’Equipe.

There are several French athletes who have chosen to play in Russia after February 2022. The hockey player Stephane Da Costa recently re-invited to the French national team despite playing Russia. The French media contacted the Federation after da’s decision coastbut the position remained firm: Heurtel will not represent France.

The news coincides with the announcement of the preliminary list of 19 players called up by coach Vincent Collet for the event, which are Yabusele, Wembanyama, Poirier, Lessort, hifi, Of the lap, Fournier, Gobert, Batumi and Albicy as good references.