“As soon as I started arm wrestling, I immediately knew I was going to continue. » In barely a year and a half of practice, Marie Balon, who is originally from Massy (Essonne), has become an essential figure in the discipline. This Saturday, November 29, with the help of the city, the Ar Skewell bar-restaurant and the French Force Federation, the 32-year-old young woman is co-organizing the first 100% female event dedicated to arm wrestling in France. A free event open to all.
What if arm wrestling wasn’t just about strong arms? This Saturday at Ar-Skewell, this discipline will be entirely female. “Women’s arm wrestling suffers from a huge problem of representation, regrets the champion of France (right arm) and vice-champion of France (left arm). Just training is complicated. In Île-de-France, I am the only one who competes. »
