Through Pontoise editorial staff
Published on 4 Oct 21 at 9:00
They arrived with soft steps, medals around their necks and a smile on their face.
Madeleine Malonga and Lucas Mazur then came across a crowd of several hundred people who came to celebrate, Saturday, September 25, on the Place de l’Hotel-de-Ville in Chambly their Olympic podiums Tokyo.
At the initiative of the Camblysian municipality, the two champions were able to commune with their loved ones (Madeleine Malonga’s parents still live in Chambly) and supporters of all ages, who came to get a word, a kiss, a selfie or an autograph.
Moment of sharing
“It is a great pride to show you our medals, launched Madeleine Malonga, Olympic champion in judo with the French team in the company of Teddy Riner and silver medalist in – 78 kg. I started in 2001 at Clec (editor’s note: the educational leisure center of Chambly where she was trained from the age of 8 by Michel Kornberg and Jean-Pierre Muzard, before leaving for Amiens’ hopes). This club made me love judo. He also gave me values and taught me the basics. These Jo’s were great, I hope they made you vibrate. “
At his side, Lucas Mazur, double Paralympic medalist in badminton (gold in individual and silver in mixed doubles), recently arrived at the city club, also savored this moment of sharing.
“I didn’t expect to see so many of you. I just signed in Chambly and I will be there until 2024. “
Alongside other elected officials, including Nadège Lefebvre, president (Lr) of the Departmental Council of Oise, and the deputy (Lrm) Pascal Bois, the mayor (Dvg) of Chambly David Lazarus showed his emotion: “What pride of have you with us. A few weeks ago, all of Chambly vibrated for you and you were at the rendezvous of history. “
The hall on the way
In his speech, the Camblysian councilor also announced the launch of work, in the coming weeks, on the sports hall located in the sports area. It will host the badminton club and a dojo with two tatami mats for the city’s martial arts clubs.
“This hall is also part of the Olympic and Paralympic adventure of Paris 2024,” recalls David Lazarus. Chambly, which has been awarded the Terres de Jeux 2024 label, has been selected as the Olympic preparation center for five disciplines: football, Paralympic shooting and shooting, badminton and Paralympic badminton. “
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