Overview
- Stéphane Hatot, who quit his CNOSF vice presidency Monday, was accused by L'Équipe of reselling Paris 2024 collectibles online under a pseudonym.
- The CNOSF said it took note of the resignation and called the conduct "particularly problematic," with its ethics committee now examining the facts.
- The committee’s findings could trigger an Article 40 referral, which requires public bodies in France to alert prosecutors if they learn of possible crimes.
- Reports say the listings included a Phrygian cap reserved for Paralympic gold medalists, a Marie-Antoinette costume from the opening ceremony, torches, and posters sold on eBay and Vinted.
- Hatot had overseen Olympic culture at the CNOSF since October 2025 and also leads the FFForce federation and the Olympic collectors’ group AFCOS, roles that coverage notes alongside conflict-of-interest concerns.