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 it important for athletes to compete with each other before major competitions?

What investment have local authorities made to support athletes from different countries?