“To them, we are superheroes!” Olympic medalists introduce judo students in Strasbourg

“The goal is to share.” Romane Dicko, bronze medalist at the Paris Olympics, joined the the itinerary of the champions of the judo federation. He stopped for two days in Strasbourg with six Olympic champions and medalists. In the program, meetings with children, in a hospital environment, but also in the large Rhénus performance hall, where several hundred children had gathered for three sessions on September 25 and 26. “We see the stars in our eyes”cheered the Olympic medalist.

In the program, a judo presentation, followed by a warm-up with the first French Olympic medalist, Cathy Arnaud, the captain of the route of champions. “We share the values ​​of our discipline, and we’re here to give back what the public gave us when we were on the mat.” Very quickly, children continue with some technical movements, immobilization, and even fall.

“If I am here today, it is thanks to the champions who inspired me.”

“It’s a great pleasure to meet everyone who supports us, especially the children”added Madeleine Malonga, vice Olympic individual champion, and double Olympic team champion. “Their eyes lit up like we were superheroes. When the 500 primary school students who are in Rhénus on Tuesday September 25 go through the exercises, Madeleine Malonga and other champions join them, and give them advice. “We pass on our knowledge, we also inspire when I am here today, thanks to these champions who inspire me.

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