French Government and NBA Commit to Sustainable Sports Development

The French government and NBA have pledged to meet sustainable development goals in sports, focusing on climate impact and social inclusiveness. President Macron, alongside global leaders, announced investments and initiatives, including building 1,000 basketball courts in Africa, ahead of the Olympics' opening ceremony.

The French government and the U.S. National Basketball Association (NBA) have announced significant commitments to ensure sports align with sustainable development goals, targeting climate impact and social inclusiveness. These efforts were revealed as President Emmanuel Macron hosted global leaders and IOC President Thomas Bach in Paris, preceding the Olympics' opening ceremony.

'There is no room for hate in sport,' stated Macron. NBA Deputy Commissioner Mark Tatum disclosed the NBA's plan to collaborate with the French Development Agency (AFD) and other partners to construct 1,000 basketball courts across Africa over the next decade.

In addition, Macron announced the AFD's investment of 500 million euros ($543 million) towards achieving these sustainable development goals. The announcement comes as Macron engages in a series of political and corporate meetings ahead of Friday's Olympics' opening ceremony. (Exchange rate: $1 = 0.9207 euros)

(With inputs from agencies.)