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Aged 20, Kenny Liveze is preparing to compete with the France team in the World Judo Championships, which start Thursday in Tashkent. Stade 2 was interested in the incredible story of the young Guadeloupean, victim of a stroke a year ago.
An extraordinary destiny. If Teddy Riner withdrew from the 2022 World Judo Championships, which started this Thursday, October 6 at Tashkent, the France team can count on its worthy heir in Uzbekistan: Kenny Liveze.
Junior world champion in -100 kg, the 20-year-old Guadeloupe saw his career change after a stroke in November 2021. “A neurologist told me ‘the competition is over'” he explained to Stage 2. In shock, Kenny Liveze sought the help of Teddy Riner. The 2012 and 2016 individual Olympic champion advised him to trust the doctors, who gave him the green light four months later.
“It’s ancient history” Liveze tempers. “I’m concentrating on my preparation and even if I have small shocks to the head or elsewhere, I have no apprehension about it”. Asked about his goals at the WorldsLiveze aims to be ambitious: “At worst, get on the podium, at best win”. A good omen for Paris 2024.
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