France's Wembanyama sets his sights on Olympic gold in 2028 after US defeat

French star Victor Wembanyama said Saturday's loss to the United States in the men's basketball final at the Paris Games would motivate him and his teammates to go for a gold medal at the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. Even though France also lost to Team USA in the Tokyo Games final in 2021, Wembanyama remains optimistic: "We have diamonds coming out of our country, so we have every chance. If it wasn't this time it will be the next."

Aug 11, 2024 - 06:00
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France's Wembanyama sets his sights on Olympic gold in 2028 after US defeat
French star Victor Wembanyama said Saturday's loss to the United States in the men's basketball final at the Paris Games would motivate him and his teammates to go for a gold medal at the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. Even though France also lost to Team USA in the Tokyo Games final in 2021, Wembanyama remains optimistic: "We have diamonds coming out of our country, so we have every chance. If it wasn't this time it will be the next."

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