It will play an active role in Paris 2012, including the celebration “FC*tons l’Amour des Jeux”, an event being organised by the City of Paris on June 5, which will transform the Champs ElysC)es into an Olympic Park where the 28 French federations of Olympic Summer Sports will stage sporting events.
Also, on July 1, Gaz de France will welcome the Paris 2012 Corporate Club for its ‘Golden League’ event, where 70,000 spectators will watch some of the best athletes in the world compete at the Stade de France Paris 2012.
Since 1992, Gaz de France has been working in partnership with athletes and sponsors of track and field, as well as women’s tennis.
It is also looking to continue to contribute towards the development of sport.
This includes:
Creation and sponsorship of popular events enabling French athletes to perform in front of their supporters;
Active role in social integration through sport on the strength of local and regional initiatives by Gaz de France field offices throughout France;
Long-term support for professional athletes and Olympic hopefuls from their formative years, through the peak of their success, and in their post-athletic career.
