The French team once again failed in the final of the World Mixed Team Judo Championships against the powerful Japanese team, but it is already preparing for the next Olympic Games in Paris.
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Indisputable Japanese dominance
Since the creation of mixed team events at the Judo Worlds in 2017, it has always been Japan which has won the gold medal. This constant is reminiscent of Gary Lineker’s words about football: in the end, it’s always Germany that wins. Japan thus remains at the top, unshakeable.
Friday May 24, during the closing of the World Championships in Abu Dhabi, France once again faced its Japanese rival. The two nations, well aware of the risk of injuries, had not fielded their best elements. A strategy of caution, illustrated by the misadventure of Lasha Bekauri in 2021.
A young and ambitious composition
French coaches Christophe Massina and Baptiste Leroy opted for a mixed team. With world champion Margaux Pinot, they included young talents like Mathéo Akiana Mongo, 17 years old. This strategy aims to highlight the future hopes of French judo for the upcoming events.
Despite this promising mix, the challenge was too difficult against the young Japanese guard. Only the formidable Margaux Pinot managed to stand out. On the podium, a gesture of elegance from the Japanese: their holders gave up the place of honor to their replacements for the official photo.
Paris 2024 in sight
On August 3, in Paris, France and Japan will have the opportunity to meet again for a long-awaited revenge. Although Japan has a string of world victories, it has already experienced defeat in this format during the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 against a French team led by Clarisse Agbegnenou and Teddy Riner.
Both nations will prepare their teams with the best elements available. The reunion promises to be intensely contested in the Arena Champ-de-Mars. With revised strategies and reinforced ambitions, every fight will be decisive.
🔍 Key point Summary 🏆 Dominance Japan remains invincible at the World Mixed Team Judo Championships. 🇫🇷 Team France Mixture of young talents and experienced players for Paris 2024. 🇯🇵 Strategy Japan has lined up its young guard in Abu Dhabi.
France’s chances at the Paris Olympics will depend heavily on the management of its current and future talents. This tournament will be the ultimate test that could overturn Japanese superiority.
The current situation also suggests an exciting future for international judo. Rising young stars from both nations will bring renewal. Will the public witness a new established order or will Japan continue to reign supreme?
2024-05-26 13:50:24
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