France, Oct. 15 -- Elsa Lepinay, 16, and 17-year-old Raphael de Boussac were selected from a list of candidates proposed by federations affiliated with the French National Olympic and Sports Committee.

The pair will lead the French delegation of 69 athletes who will compete in 22 of the 25 sports on the programme.

"I was very surprised when I found out I had been elected flag-bearer," said Lepinay who will feature in Baseball5. "It was really not news I was expecting."

Lepinay, who began playing baseball at the age of eight, took part in last year's Youth World Cup in Mexico.

"Being selected for the Youth Olympic Games was already incredible news," she added. "I didn't expect another announcement like this and it will make the competi...