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French cynics make sarcasm an Olympic sport

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Media Watch takes a look at some of the less effusive responses to Paris 2024. After the official confirmation that Paris will host the Olympic Games, there are plenty who are less than thrilled. Others have invented new sports - in keeping with their cynical view of the Games and the city!

Added on the 14/09/2017 22:32:05 - Copyright : France 24 EN

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