VOICED: Olympics: French camp warms up athletes ahead of the Games

Athletes from Cuba and Guatemala are training in Europe to prepare for the Olympics. The Cuban judo team is training in France to acclimatize to the weather, benefiting from free facilities. The Guatemalan badminton player is training in Europe to face high-level competition. The presence of international athletes also attracts local French competitors. Local authorities have invested heavily to make the region a pre-Olympics training hub.

Why is the Cuban female judo team training in northern France?

• To compete in a local tournament

• To learn French judo techniques

• To enjoy the French cuisine

• To acclimatize to British weather

What is a significant benefit for the Cuban judo team training in France?

• Participation in French tournaments

• Learning new judo styles

• Free accommodation and meals

• Access to local French coaches

What is the main reason the Guatemalan badminton player is training in Paddock Alley?

• To participate in a local tournament

• To learn new badminton techniques

• To compete with Europe's best players

• To enjoy the French countryside

How does the presence of international athletes benefit local French athletes?

• It allows them to compete with high-level players

• It gives them access to better facilities

• It helps them learn new languages

• It provides them with new training techniques

What is the total investment made by local authorities to become a pre-Olympics training ground?

• €500 million

• €600 million

• €700 million

• €800 million