Smiles and joy in the eyes of the Montpellier public. The Lebrun brothers, heroes and medalists of the Paris Olympic Games, returned with their team from Montpellier-Nîmes, for the first day of the French table tennis championship this Thursday evening. With success since the Héraultais beat Jura-Morez 3 games to 2.
A thousand people gathered at the Palais des sports in Castelnau le Lez for this game. “We wanted to see them in real life after the Olympics”testify casual spectators. Everyone says to themselves “impressed with the speed of the game.”
“It’s great to come back here”
But there were also regulars, who had watched Alexis and Félix grow up for years. “It’s so proud”confides Virginie, who came from Guadeloupe to see them again “in real”. “I watched all their Olympic games, even with the time difference!”
At the end of the game, the two brothers took autographs and selfies with the public. “It’s a great pleasure to come back here for the first match after the Olympics. We had a great atmosphere! We’re enjoying playing in front of so many people”savored Félix Lebrun.
Alexis was happy to “Winning your two matches in a beautiful venue was perfect!”
The marathon continues for the two brothers. They will fly next week for the European Championship in Linz, Austriawith the French team. Before returning to Montpellier on October 22, for the WWT Champions.
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