French prodigy Paul Seixas to compete in Tour de France

French cyclist Paul Seixas announced on May 4, 2026, that he would be competing in the 2026 Tour de France this summer. At age 19, he became the youngest rider to take part in the race in 89 years. Seixas, who rides for Decathlon-CMA CGM, posed for a photo during an interview with AFP at the Sierra Nevada ski resort near Granada on February 5, 2026.

In addition to Seixas's announcement, sports highlights included Manchester City drawing with Everton, allowing Arsenal to pull ahead at the top of the Premier League table, while Chelsea suffered their sixth consecutive league match loss. Furthermore, the French team qualified for the round of 16 at the Men's Team World Table Tennis Championships.

Seixas's participation marks a significant moment in cycling, as he will be the youngest competitor in the Tour since 1937. His rise in the cycling ranks has drawn attention, and expectations are high for his performance in the prestigious event.