Five players excluded from INSEP

Five young basketball players have been definitively excluded from the INSEP following incidents of violence that occurred during the night of September 13 to 14, 2026. This decision marks a new stage in the disciplinary process for an affair that had deeply shaken the French basketball training center.

Precautionary measures applied to ten residents

Initially, ten residents had been subject to precautionary measures prohibiting them from accessing the facility. The INSEP had simultaneously launched an administrative investigation to determine the sequence of events and individual responsibilities.

Some athletes may return after sanctions

"Five athletes are subject to a definitive exclusion from the establishment," said the INSEP. "For the other five young athletes, the sanctions taken allow for their possible reintegration into the INSEP in the short or medium term, accompanied by educational measures."

Exclusions are definitive and not temporary

Unlike the access restrictions imposed in September pending the investigation's conclusions, the five exclusions are definitive. The INSEP emphasized that no form of humiliation, harassment, violence, or hazing is tolerated within its establishment.

Incident revealed by media and confirmed by INSEP

The affair was first revealed by BeBasket on September 15. During the night of Sunday, September 13, to Monday, September 14, several new residents of the Pôle France, belonging to the U16 generation, were subjected to violence by older players during an organized hazing incident at the dormitory.

Physical and psychological harm reported

Several young athletes received blows. The events resulted in physical and psychological consequences for some victims, including hospitalization. The staff was quickly alerted, and disciplinary procedures were initiated.

Investigation and federation involvement

The INSEP subsequently confirmed the opening of an administrative investigation, while the French Basketball Federation followed the case. The measures concerned ten residents. The new exclusions announced by L'Équipe therefore come after several weeks of investigations.

Impact on sports operations

The consequences of this affair have also affected the sporting operations of the Pôle France. On October 6, the French Basketball Federation announced the withdrawal of its men's team from the National Masculine 1 championship for the entire 2026-2027 season.

Team withdrawal due to roster uncertainties

After postponing the first three matches, the Federation decided to abandon the competition due to uncertainties regarding the available roster. It had notably refused to have the younger residents bear the sporting consequences of this situation.

Other competitions continue unaffected

This decision, however, did not affect the entire training program. The boys continue their journey in the U18 Elite championship, while the women's teams remain engaged in their respective competitions.

Disciplinary process reaches a new stage

With the five definitive exclusions, the affair has reached a new stage. Decisions regarding the other players initially targeted by the precautionary measures remain to be specified.