A minute's silence will be observed ahead of football and basketball matches in France this weekend with a round of applause before rugby games in tribute to the sports stars killed in a helicopter crash in Argentina, the national federations announced.
Monday's crash claimed the lives of Olympic champion swimmer Camille Muffat, yachtswoman Florence Arthaud and Olympic boxer Alexis Vastine, as well as five French TV crew members and two Argentine pilots.
"After the disaster in Argentina on Monday, the French Football Federation has decided to observe a minute's silence before all games," the FFF said in a statement.
The French Basketball Federation also stated earlier Wednesday that every single game would be preceded by a minute of silence.
"On all Top 14 and Pro D2 pitches before kick off, a round of applause will be dedicated to Florence, Camille and Alexis as well as the seven other victims," the French Rugby Federation added.
Source: AFP
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