She didn’t feel capable of it. And yet… Two weeks ago, Victoria Samie (19 years old, -78 kg) finished seventh in the French championships won by 2016 Olympic vice-champion Audrey Tcheuméo. “It was a crazy thing,” comments the member of the Alliance Judo Limoges. I approached this competition with nothing to lose, without any pressure since I was a junior and I really enjoyed my day ”.
The one who finished 3rd in the Cadet French Cup in 2019 achieved one of the best performances of her career as she struggled to find a click. “This result made me want to work even more,” assures the young woman trained in Saint-Yrieix-la-Perche. It showed me what the high level was and it really motivated me ”.
Helped by Fanny Posvite
That day, Victoria was accompanied by a certain Fanny Posvite with whom she shares the same route (Saint-Yrieix, Pôle Espoirs de Limoges, AJL) and the same category (-78 kg). “Fanny, who is an inspiration, was really there for me and she did it naturally,” she enthuses. She made me work on my breathing, she gave me advice on my opponents, she encouraged me, etc. ”.
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If she “dreams” of a career at Posvite, Victoria Samie still has a long way to go. That’s good, she seems to have realized: “I lack the experience and training. I decided to train like crazy to succeed ”.
Fanny Posvite: “I no longer trust”
His main goal for the season? “Become champion of France juniors”. She decided to achieve this by staying at the Pôle Espoirs de Limoges while most of her opponents play in Pôle France or even at INSEP. “Here, I have Adil (Fikri), Jason (Guillot) and Adrien (Lacombe) accompanying me, she explains. Then, no matter where you are, it is you who determines the quality of your sessions ”. A winning recipe? Answer this Saturday during the Limoges national tournament …
A record edition
After two years of absence, the national tournament in Limoges is back with more than 500 entered in juniors this Saturday and as many this Sunday in cadets. There will therefore be quantity with a thousand judokas (a record!) From all over France but also quality with future champions (double Olympic champion Clarisse Agbegnenou won this event). Faced with this fierce competition, the Limousins will be keen to obtain highly coveted medals.
Kevin Cao
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