Olivier Girault

Olivier Girault is a former French handball player and the former director of the Union nationale du sport scolaire (UNSS), appointed in December 2021. He was the first top-level athlete without a teaching background to hold this position. Girault's tenure was marked by significant controversy, culminating in his suspension in February 2023 due to an investigation into alleged financial mismanagement and conflicts of interest within the organization. His leadership faced criticism from educators and administrators, leading to calls for his replacement amid concerns about the direction of the UNSS.