The French National Olympic and Sports Committee (CNOSF) has validated the selection of ten athletes who will join the French delegation in judo for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. There are four places left to be announced for the French delegation, one for the women in -78kg and three for men (-73kg, -90 kg, -100 kg).
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A list of the first ten French judokas selected for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games has been revealed. And unsurprisingly we find the tatami star, Teddy Riner. “ This is my fifth Olympics and it’s a source of pride for me. I won’t go to show off, but for a medal. I didn’t need to wait for the selection to know that I will be in Paris », Commented the Guadeloupean at a press conference.
“ I expected a selection in February »
For Amandine Buchard, who will represent France in less than 52 kilos, it is “ a relief “. “ It’s just a step. The goal is to be Olympic champion in Paris “, she says.
Romane Dicko, who won bronze in Tokyo, did not expect such a quick selection. “ I expected a selection in February. It’s a surprise for me. It’s a serenity to know this and to prepare for the competition to be the best on the big day. I will be able to make a precise plan. The more time you have to prepare, the better. », she comments.
Crowned European champion for the third time, at the beginning of November in Montpellier, Shirine Boukli (-48 kg) did not hide her joy. “ I am really happy, enjoy Boukli. Tokyo didn’t go very well (eliminated in the first round, editor’s note), so since then, I’ve been thinking very hard about Paris. Today, it is a source of pride to finally be selected. I will be able to really get started on the preparation. »
Never has a selection been announced so far in advance. “ We followed the recommendations of the National Sports Agency, which told us that it was very important, even essential, to announce those selected for the Games as soon as possible, to put the athletes in the best conditions so that they are preparing calmly and efficiently for this highly anticipated deadline », Specifies Frédérique Jossinet, vice-president of the Federation and president of the selection committee.
“ We will do everything to put our athletes in better conditions. We have ambitious goals », Says Bastien Puget, deputy national technical director in charge of high level and performance.
The first selection:
• Shirine BOUKLI
-48 kg (F)
• Amandine BUCHARD
-52 kg (F)
• Sarah-Léonie CYSIQUE
-57 kg (F)
• Clarisse AGBEGNENOU
-63 kg (F)
• Marie-Ève GAHIÉ
-70 kg (F)
• Romane DICKO
+78 kg (F)
• Luka MKHEIDZE
-60 kg (H)
• Walide KHYAR
-66 kg (H)
• Alpha DJALO
-81 kg (H)
• Teddy RINER
+100 kg (H)