French President Macron calls diplomatic boycott of Olympics 'insignificant and symbolic'

France President Emmanuel Macron is confirmed his country will not be joining in the diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Winter Olympic Games in Beijing.

"I don't think we should politicize these topics, especially if it's to take steps that are insignificant and symbolic," he said Friday. "To be clear: You either have a complete boycott, and don't send athletes, or you try to change things with useful actions."

Earlier in the week, French Education Minister Jean-Michel Blanquer said his country would not be joining with other nations in the diplomatic boycott of the games.

"Sports is a world in itself, which must be protected from political interference," he said.