After Teddy Riner, PSG made a big hit on the judo transfer market by enlisting two talented girls. Marie-Eve Gahié (23, ex-FLAM 91), crowned world champion (-70 kg) in 2019, and Romane Dicko (20, ex-Villeneuve-le-Roi), European champion (+78 kg) ) in 2018, began a new chapter in their career with the Parisian club. Cross interview.
Why join PSG?
MARIE EVE GAHIE. I grew up in Paris and I am convinced that it is a great club that can give me what I need to glean other titles.
ROMANE DICKO. “The PSG judo project interested me a lot. It is the first club to set up very high level structures.
Wearing the same colors as star Teddy Riner, is that so important?
ME.G. Of course ! He is the champion of champions. Even in the French team, Teddy is one of the driving forces.
RD No, not necessarily. I try to really fit into my project, it's sure that Teddy's presence is great because he's a headliner in world and French judo, but I really think about my personal project.
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What can the Parisian club bring you?
ME.G. A high level structure. I have been a world champion for a year now, the Olympics will be held next year and an athletic career is long. I cannot dream of better as a top athlete, besides the French team.
RD Everything about judo. We are surrounded by medical professionals and we will have a new dojo next year. These are little extras that other clubs cannot provide for lack of funds.
What are your next goals?
ME.G. Win (Laughs)! Win the European Championships, the World Championships and the Olympics.
RD I hope that the European Championships will be maintained in November in order to recover my European title. There is no visibility yet on the coming season, we hope that the Olympic Games will take place. I train every day to get an Olympic medal.
Before signing here, did you support PSG?
ME.G. Yes of course I am a supporter of PSG (laughs) . "
RD I was a supporter before joining the club. My father is a great supporter of PSG, at home we watched all the matches in Paris.