The Successful Career of David Douillet: From Judo Champion to Political Figure

Is it still necessary to introduce David Douillet? Now aged 54, the Frenchman was, for several years, the emblematic figure of the world of judo. Olympic champion in the “heavyweight” category in 1996 and 2000, quadruple gold medalist at the World Championships, he then became the most successful fighter in history in international championships. Proof of his notoriety, he was designated flag bearer for France during the opening ceremony of the Sydney Olympics and even had his own puppet at the famous Guignols de l’info.

David Douillet then embraced a political career, becoming a deputy, secretary of state and even minister of sports, under the presidency of Nicolas Sarkozy. So, when the 1m96 colossus weighing 125 kilos arrived in the Black Country in mid-December, at the Van der Valk hotel in Gosselies, he did not go unnoticed. Friendly, he also played a little photo game with several managers of the place…

David Douillet (2nd from left) with those responsible for the Van der Valk hotel. – Facebook VDV

But what was he doing in our region?

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