In the ranks, to answer the family’s call, there were dozens of sports jerseys. Of handball, of course, including several flocked in his name, but also rugby, football or pétanque: France, Brazil, OM, and even AS Saint-Etienne, while supported by Olympique Lyonnais. A wink to man described throughout the ceremony as “fraternal and unifier”.
Aiko Tanaka
Aiko Tanaka is a combat sports journalist and general sports reporter at Archysport. A former competitive judoka who represented Japan at the Asian Games, Aiko brings firsthand athletic experience to her coverage of judo, martial arts, and Olympic sports. Beyond combat sports, Aiko covers breaking sports news, major international events, and the stories that cut across disciplines — from doping scandals to governance issues to the business side of global sport. She is passionate about elevating the profile of underrepresented sports and athletes.
