France’s biathletes under scrutiny: After the Simon drama, another scandal may be looming

The Sportschau video report revisits the turmoil within France’s women’s biathlon team in the wake of Julia Simon’s well‑publicized legal case and subsequent suspension. Simon, a world champion, was convicted for credit card fraud and has been a central figure in months of headlines that unsettled the French squad.

The piece then shifts to a new controversy reportedly centering on a potentially manipulated rifle. While details are still emerging, the suggestion of equipment tampering has sparked another wave of scrutiny of the French program. The segment explains how any verified manipulation would constitute a serious rules violation, potentially bringing sanctions against the athlete involved and repercussions for the team.

The report sets out the recent timeline: Simon’s conviction and disciplinary outcome, the reaction within the French team, and the immediate concerns raised by the new allegation. It also outlines possible next steps, including technical inspections of the rifle, involvement of the relevant governing bodies, and what penalties could follow if wrongdoing is confirmed. Overall, the video underscores how, after the Simon affair, French biathlon could be drawn into yet another integrity crisis just as the season gets underway.