JUDO: Virginie Aymard, does she have her place in the Gabon team?

The Franco-Gabonese judokate, Virginie Aymard, aged 26, to give up her French sports nationality, for Gabon. Following this refusal to fight for France, she would have been suspended since 2019. Since then, the Gabonese authorities seem not to take too much into consideration, this commitment of the athlete.

Indeed, champion of France several times in her category, the prowess of the Franco-Gabonese judokate, Virginie Aymard does not seem to impress the supervisory ministry. Since 2019 that the Gabonese judokate decided to give up her French sporting nationality to fight under the colors of Gabon, it is total silence in Gabon. Even so, this refusal to fight for France earned him sanctions. Because, for the French, this decision was seen as an affront. Consequences, for two years, she no longer participates in sports competitions.

Ranked number four in Europe, the latter represents the hope of Gabonese judo. Never mind, judo enthusiasts hope that despite the problems with the Gabonese authorities, regarding her sports support, that the young athlete will continue to defend the colors of Gabon. Especially since the suspension measure has been reviewed by the French authorities.