French Swimming Federation sues over cyberharassment of 17‑year‑old artistic swimmer

The French Swimming Federation (FFN) announced it has filed a legal complaint with the French prosecutor after a wave of sexist and hateful online comments targeted 17‑year‑old Milan Violon, the first male selected for France’s artistic swimming team. The harassment occurred during the European Championships in Paris and Saint‑Denis. FFN also engaged its partner Association e‑Enfance to report the illegal content to platforms and request its removal, and it will offer psychological support to the athlete if needed. The federation condemned the attacks as unacceptable and emphasized its commitment to protecting athletes from digital abuse.