The director of the Tour de France Femmes, Marion Rousse, was honored at the Trophées Sport & Management ceremony, held at the Hôtel de Lassay as part of the 13th edition of the event. She was recognized alongside Christian Prudhomme, the director of the men's Tour de France. The ceremony celebrates achievements in sports and management, highlighting individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to the field. Marion Rousse, a former French cycling champion, received the Female Sports Leader of the Year award from Yaël Braun-Pivet, president of the National Assembly. In her acceptance speech, Rousse expressed gratitude for the honor, noting that while the Tour de France is widely known and successful, the Tour de France Femmes is a newer event, now in its fifth year. She emphasized that receiving the award is a sign of the race's success and growing recognition. Rousse, who also works as a consultant for France Télévisions, spoke about the importance of creating a major event to bring women's cycling into the public eye. She recalled the challenges women faced in the sport, including the difficulty of earning a living through cycling. Her goal is to inspire young girls to pursue cycling and to help build a future where women's achievements in the sport are equally celebrated. Christian Prudhomme, Rousse's counterpart in the men's Tour de France, was also honored at the ceremony. He expressed satisfaction with the progress of the Tour de France Femmes, calling it a true version of the Tour de France with the same passion and enthusiasm. Both Rousse and Prudhomme highlighted the shared spirit of the event, emphasizing that the race is not just about competition but also about inspiring the next generation of cyclists.