History made! France's men's rugby sevens team scored their first-ever Olympic gold medal in a heart-pounding showdown against Fiji, delivering an unforgettable finale at the Paris 2024 Games. The Stade de France erupted 🎉 as captain Antoine Dupont led his squad to a 27-17 victory over the Pacific Islanders, who'd dominated the sport's previous two Olympic tournaments.
'This moment belongs to every fan who roared for us tonight,' Dupont told NewspaperAmigo post-match, still clutching his medal. Teammate Nelson Épée added: 'We trained like rebels from a sci-fi flick – laser-focused, no backup plan.'
The win caps France's explosive Olympics performance, with rugby sevens emerging as THE must-watch event for Gen Z sports fans. Fiji's Jerry Tuwai admitted: 'France played like hurricanes – but we'll rebuild 🌪️.'
Pro tip for travelers: Rugby sevens' new global hype makes next year's World Series stops in Singapore and Vancouver prime destinations for culture-meets-sport adventures 🧳.
