Madeleine Malonga (bronze medalist in -78kg at the Paris Grand Slam): “(on her fight for 3rd place and her demonstrative entry) The moment I enter the tatami, there is no more room for doubt, I am conditioned to win. I need to go back into my bubble, to put myself in warrior mode. There was a lot at stake around this third place because there is a lot of competition in this category. It was very important to finish this day with a medal. I was aiming for gold, it didn’t go very well in the quarter-finals, but I hope this bronze medal will take me to Paris.
(on her fight against Tcheuméo) I didn’t really understand at the time why she didn’t want to shake my hand. Looking back, I can understand that it was difficult for her. She’s a great champion, we’re in competition, we both want the Olympic title. There is something at stake, there is frustration. It’s a bit of a shame but I respect it. I don’t blame him, it doesn’t matter. Except for competition, there is nothing at all. We may not be the best of friends, but there is respect between us. I don’t think there will be a sanction. I don’t expect any. I don’t know. I think she was overwhelmed by emotion, by the refereeing. »
2024-02-05 22:24:02
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