In a separate statement to People, the French mint confirmed that the "replacement of [some] damaged medals has been initiated,” and promised that "all damaged medals will be replaced and identically engraved at the request of athletes during the first quarter of 2025."

The French mint will replace damaged medals from the Paris Games. Athletes whose medals have lost their luster will receive new ones. The replacement process will begin in the first quarter of 2025. During the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris,

After some athletes complained, the French mint said it was replacing a number of medals from the Paris Games and Paralympics due to deterioration.

The French mint will replace damaged medals from the Paris Games. Athletes whose medals have lost their lustre will receive new ones. The replacement process will begin in the first quarter of 2025, which is between January and March.