The greatest French women's team of all time?
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Frédérique Jossinet Panoramic
“It is without a doubt one of the most beautiful women's teams that France has ever had. I remember that in Barcelona in 1992 also the team was very efficient with two titles (Cécile Nowak and Cathy Fleury) won. In 2012 also in London the team was very good. But she has this unique strength that every girl in her category can claim to step on the podium and win gold. This is exceptional, and there are a lot of foreign nations that would like to have such potential, given that the average age of girls is not very high (just under 25). So of course the goal today is Tokyo, but nobody forgets that in three years there will also be Paris where they could be even better.Unless they get seven medals this year, because there it will be difficult to do better (laughs). ”
The secrets of success and continuity
“There is a capacity to renew oneself, and to reinvent oneself too. There is very strong competition in many categories from an early age. It pulls the elite up. And we fell into a virtuous circle, with champions who serve as role models for young girls in terms of success, but also, and I would even say above all, in terms of state of mind. In training, when you see the work that Clarisse or Amandine are doing, for example, it necessarily makes you want to surpass yourself. So all of this creates an excellent working atmosphere, with girls who tell themselves that they can do it, since they have the right supervision and a healthy environment to do so. Everything is done to enhance their performance. It is the fruit ofa long-term job, however, because if it seems easy, it is not everyday. "
Shirine Boukli (22 years old, -48kg)
Shirine Boukli Panoramic
“She was able to take full advantage of the postponement year to shake up the hierarchy. She is proof that anything is possible. She tumbled down at full speed, she even managed to beat the best judokate in the category, Darya Bilodid. Shirine works a lot in training, she has no doubts. She arrived in the French team with the intention of following in the footsteps of a Clarisse or a Madeleine. She has this drive to become the best and to work to achieve it, which doesn't always go hand in hand. Afterwards, it will be, as for others, his first Games but I do not consider that as an obstacle. Besides, I got my only Olympic medal (silver in Athens in 2004) from my first Games. Of course the atmosphere is different there,but it may help that this year, the Games take place in isolation, in an intimate atmosphere. The girls all regret it, of course, but now it's up to them to know how to take advantage of it. "
Amandine Buchard (26 years old, -52kg)
Amandine Buchard Panoramic
“It's a very good thing that she managed to win her first European title before these Games.
She collected medals but maybe she was missing a big international title.
There it is, it has moved up a gear and it is established as one of the two leaders in the category.
She beat the best and for me, these Games must be the consecration of her enormous talent.
She has an incredible life course, she arrived perhaps too young (17 years old) at the highest level.
She had to overcome weight problems, change categories but today she masters her subject in an impressive way.
She is very intelligent on a tatami mat, and she has surrounded herself with the right people.
She has everything to go and win this Olympic title. "
Sarah-Léonie Cysique (23 years old, -57kg)
Sarah Léonie-Cysique Panoramic
“The explosive judokate par excellence. In my eyes, she has exceptional potential and can become a new Clarisse. She is very powerful in the arms, but she is also very powerful mentally. He is someone who never gives up. Simply, it still lacks all the experience and expertise that Clarisse or Madeleine have for example. But that's okay because she's already a very good performer and has shown that she can learn from her mistakes very quickly. She knows how to readjust as and when. Today it is at a stage where it must be shaped like a diamond. And maybe on the day of her competition at the Games, she will be explosive and resplendent too. She can beat anyone and I can tell you that other nations are very afraid of her. ”
Clarisse Agbegnenou (28 years old, -63kg)
“She has the biggest track record in French women's judo, and maybe soon in the world.
She can still take a step forward with the Olympic title and become a legend.
Clarisse is today the benchmark in its category, but also in women's judo.
In addition, she knows what she has to do, she is inhabited by a mission.
For her, there is only the title to go for, nothing else.
Although I consider an Olympic medal to be great, for her it is not valid.
Only gold will count.
It's extra pressure, but she has plenty of shoulders to take it.
She is determined, she knows her strengths and she doesn't want to be disappointed. "
Margaux Pinot (27 years old, -70kg)
Margaux Pinot Panoramic
“She is an exceptional athlete.
It has grown in strength this year by not letting go.
If the Games had taken place last year, it is very likely that Marie-Eve (Gahié) would have played them.
But Margaux was able to benefit from this additional year.
On a tatami mat, she is very intelligent, she has a real knowledge of judo, she makes very few tactical mistakes.
She has her own judo.
She has an exceptional mind.
And by successfully qualifying for the Games, she may have taken a mental step forward and done something big there. ”
Madeleine Malonga (27 years old, -78kg)
Madeleine Malonga Panoramic
“Despite his failure in the final of the last World Championship,“ Mado ”, for a few years, has won everything.
She is radiant.
When we watch her do judo, we have fun.
Humanly, she is very endearing.
She has a very big character, but in a positive sense.
She knows what she wants, how she wants to achieve it, what she must implement… She is a hard worker, she is thoughtful.
In short, she has all the qualities.
She has an impressive track record and there is no girl who can make her doubt it.
For her, the key word will be to stay focused from start to finish.
If she gets to the final, frankly, she will be extremely tough to beat. "
Romane Dicko (21 years old, + 78kg)
Romane Dicko Panoramic
“It's the team phenomenon. It took him a little while to build up over the past two years due to injuries, but I see these as opportunities to grow up taking some of the pressure off him from an early age. . She is ultra powerful, she masters her judo to perfection. Outside of the tatami mats, every time I meet her, she always has a smile, the right energy. A bit like "Mado" by the way. Romane became aware of his value. She had to have a little difficult time to get back into a good dynamic and today, we have to count on her for these Games. It is there and there it is. When I analyze his last competitions, we are not going to make a fuss: it appears to me far above. After, the recipe,it will be to evolve at the best level on the big day ”
